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 3233097 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3234485 epoch_slot_no: 16085 block_no: 3232946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1586 time: 2019-10-12 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea2462808f268afd5dde68fb039b733946c971e57c33f4dc2a27295ec93dd871Block Operator
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