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 3235690 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3237078 epoch_slot_no: 18678 block_no: 3235539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2019-10-13 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3c6256f553c339762c0fadddf926d3a2b251ac65953ab61f72a750ad6b6ecc4Block Operator
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