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 3233589 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3234977 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3233438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2804 time: 2019-10-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88c26fd456f58c868bd7d63c6bbd66246923a8e2cd2335b6b7b250a94a5ecdbbBlock Operator
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