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 3234915 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3236303 epoch_slot_no: 17903 block_no: 3234764 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2452 time: 2019-10-13 01:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94d68b3f0ff9b70d33bb970e517d62b7c253a01abe930508385f778d7cc62ca8Block Operator
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