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 3233233 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3234621 epoch_slot_no: 16221 block_no: 3233082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-10-12 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf69623455fcab4b8f1f65019e3e9eb8fb54b7f6f4d5479b29ecb3c4a109fbcafBlock Operator
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