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 3234660 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3236048 epoch_slot_no: 17648 block_no: 3234509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-10-12 23:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x744929d340c429a766b2f973f0f5b13b0e71ac8667715dad6a838f22f947f62eBlock Operator
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