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 3231609 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3232997 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3231458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2241 time: 2019-10-12 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d4080ac0b66aa05f3d09967517d0663375ab4802d23c0f0896f01e321f1dd58Block Operator
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