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 3236505 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3237893 epoch_slot_no: 19493 block_no: 3236354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-13 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3683db47104aa7518d770915e9b62787e8852228b9d82cd9d59f8e54541108Block Operator
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