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 3232649 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3234037 epoch_slot_no: 15637 block_no: 3232498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-12 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45edddf0503f792dfe1731270a404ab6c4488902ece50fe20a6b235869cc379dBlock Operator
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