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 3232260 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233648 epoch_slot_no: 15248 block_no: 3232109 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1530 time: 2019-10-12 10:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc71edfab4c123bbd1835f44e92fa219154bfff2cc7e4538836b6ecddfcf4af2Block Operator
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