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 3232681 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3234069 epoch_slot_no: 15669 block_no: 3232530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2019-10-12 12:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x955b29bcb59d3e6b36afb9d8e5173b8f4b1a4a417f297e5dd6d8a1a46c5286e3Block Operator
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