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 3232285 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233673 epoch_slot_no: 15273 block_no: 3232134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2026 time: 2019-10-12 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2ad3ca1c03b5d3878ece9b09d572f483932eac9bac71b33c843714694f1ab0Block Operator
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