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 3236782 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3238170 epoch_slot_no: 19770 block_no: 3236631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2019-10-13 11:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c99ce6e75b6198e296573dd2e12107ef6eb6b300ae4b4ab83a96b6286255cefBlock Operator
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