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 3232932 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3234320 epoch_slot_no: 15920 block_no: 3232781 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3770 time: 2019-10-12 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb872b59d64b0fc0bc4f705b408b278e359badb30f921bfe5e16ff495fb05dfaBlock Operator
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