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 3232947 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3234335 epoch_slot_no: 15935 block_no: 3232796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1459 time: 2019-10-12 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84ffd0f093ac6742e7e3380889794eab4ebb005252d4a5da566f0b7f5513aee4Block Operator
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