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 3232719 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3234107 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 3232568 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1891 time: 2019-10-12 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4090035cb20fda65d270aeae1b3d5ad94cb685b1092b891b336fe94f444488eBlock Operator
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