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 3237223 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3238611 epoch_slot_no: 20211 block_no: 3237072 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-13 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25d1028b872fc91faa36a248dcc1e34bf5de6ce6bf2dcb654093d37936c392d5Block Operator
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