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 3232810 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3234198 epoch_slot_no: 15798 block_no: 3232659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-10-12 13:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ef04bcbd1c4650b0fd3abd6fd7a159d7450a997e13722e7c91838165b376f2bBlock Operator
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