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 3232240 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233628 epoch_slot_no: 15228 block_no: 3232089 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1660 time: 2019-10-12 10:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ea606f334016ba0e99859b0f5f2e81f71977ae6d518848cc0dd176a1aec286aBlock Operator
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