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 3232346 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233734 epoch_slot_no: 15334 block_no: 3232195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-10-12 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4bcf1d35c7149953cbdfb47ce4e31c806de806349e3f8ac8e84bfb8e5a71344Block Operator
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