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 3236141 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3237529 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 3235990 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-10-13 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cdd2d32a7ff490f89aad895644022fd51cac9810ac7c54767edd9649d6975d8Block Operator
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