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 3231789 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3233177 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 3231638 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2799 time: 2019-10-12 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ccf78cab99cbd8a93188faadf92346bad806cfaa92f614eb31ae17f41861bacBlock Operator
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