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 3235934 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3237322 epoch_slot_no: 18922 block_no: 3235783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-13 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de1156e22bcbc741d296af0a9b004c708e4e5a16f902624209a1bc836750f33Block Operator
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