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 3234500 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3235888 epoch_slot_no: 17488 block_no: 3234349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1018 time: 2019-10-12 22:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6adc65f82ca161a8e1c79ba536b10a32b0153fa86e27633532132bdd6b4c2c61Block Operator
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