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 3234697 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3236085 epoch_slot_no: 17685 block_no: 3234546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2325 time: 2019-10-12 23:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bcde3914ec0ada44465db8b90cccbc8c38804aa7cc8d40376907ef8fd3dd557Block Operator
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