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 3233269 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3234657 epoch_slot_no: 16257 block_no: 3233118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-12 16:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc965ed9c0586c954e48709c82f27bfd77a53423017c3ecf46bc37bb2ec64bf9Block Operator
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