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 3231790 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233178 epoch_slot_no: 14778 block_no: 3231639 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2885 time: 2019-10-12 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d6d2b153916243f53541cbd1c8fd9eb1bd181e492a8b00b53f5b3d454e22578Block Operator
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