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 3236947 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3238335 epoch_slot_no: 19935 block_no: 3236796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-10-13 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a10c4f66d0e4d65e7ef6425cd2c383bd93b6a516015f17bb444d36bdb4a5cb5Block Operator
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