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 3232172 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233560 epoch_slot_no: 15160 block_no: 3232021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-10-12 09:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8f2848c222f8bb662fa52677b2fef4f02cb9d0e6090cec7c1546955c8911a2fBlock Operator
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