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 3231972 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233360 epoch_slot_no: 14960 block_no: 3231821 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-10-12 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c67731c3a7597e05281704e518aced743e324748fd4f4662fc37d81f3efb96dBlock Operator
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