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 3231895 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3233283 epoch_slot_no: 14883 block_no: 3231744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2429 time: 2019-10-12 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36c3a324fca523296277e6f6d34ed73571a4026fa3c80dbf5873263b60c71081Block Operator
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