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 3231954 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233342 epoch_slot_no: 14942 block_no: 3231803 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-10-12 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e275fc631fe531036435de17bdeff81233be90c65127789724b59c22e04fea5Block Operator
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