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 3234586 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3235974 epoch_slot_no: 17574 block_no: 3234435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-10-12 23:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x494e22acb48dd43116db407f5efac536dfb1a6e16cb19362ec3afb056a6c5fefBlock Operator
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