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 3235080 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3236468 epoch_slot_no: 18068 block_no: 3234929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2070 time: 2019-10-13 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x735aef92dc276447b8830189004b58949c3b4590f7a89cd809c526e3e8eb82fdBlock Operator
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