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 3232586 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3233974 epoch_slot_no: 15574 block_no: 3232435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2019-10-12 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a0b7bcb30a157b01b7cc0679635c7ee674b99f1c69f4d262a5613d1bbf7a235Block Operator
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