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 3233049 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3234437 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3232898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2244 time: 2019-10-12 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ea91f0cbe2d8dcf483d489f03aec99fa6034fb957aac7d86ec35b8f0bf9294fBlock Operator
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