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 3234267 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3235655 epoch_slot_no: 17255 block_no: 3234116 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-10-12 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb625d76afd27eaef86602195f84014adfa0ec04b0e6c526d2f928aa0829bb1ceBlock Operator
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