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 3237009 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3238397 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3236858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3922 time: 2019-10-13 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2cc8380ebf705d23ea19e995383207ab6c7005191ea24d7c8f6c33f80ca5fe2Block Operator
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