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 3236977 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3238365 epoch_slot_no: 19965 block_no: 3236826 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2019-10-13 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb040d5548adc95820a2b0608339d676fadf445f34d661319374bf439e1097e9dBlock Operator
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