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 3234489 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3235877 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 3234338 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4819 time: 2019-10-12 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad7e30f52af25c8fca269e02e21574d07c4dbfb18f92898b482a93333af18f9cBlock Operator
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