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 3236972 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3238360 epoch_slot_no: 19960 block_no: 3236821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-13 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18336b34b0afc5b936205f865c7aaf2bda6d279d06a78e33adcbbcd92f236a70Block Operator
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