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 3233658 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3235046 epoch_slot_no: 16646 block_no: 3233507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-10-12 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbb334eb710af66108d240d68ab01aca4c9bea5ca1ddb9e6ddd3d5633e581474Block Operator
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