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 3234479 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3235867 epoch_slot_no: 17467 block_no: 3234328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1913 time: 2019-10-12 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b829b3c5e85374e7d1b14bddbd1c1ad31f1f72f76b0f63b4c1e91bd9a1aded7Block Operator
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