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 3232195 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233583 epoch_slot_no: 15183 block_no: 3232044 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1808 time: 2019-10-12 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc553a1452098ddf89272f7a5271b7756b3f6c1f57333bc670db8e35f0ed764f8Block Operator
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