A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3231369 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3232757 epoch_slot_no: 14357 block_no: 3231218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-10-12 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5aa2965bcf01927a24ecd9491e18bcac2beb6123ea194f908482e7e0c907277fBlock Operator
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