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 3232296 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3233684 epoch_slot_no: 15284 block_no: 3232145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2573 time: 2019-10-12 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc6b25720144e91482756a3f7c942dc65488de5eddf58ead98e1c47ab82dcaa8Block Operator
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