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 3235155 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3236543 epoch_slot_no: 18143 block_no: 3235004 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-10-13 02:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4df491ed51bc9550bf82213366319b2a98a4c197f5376e49cbd287fdc1717acbBlock Operator
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