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 3237489 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3238877 epoch_slot_no: 20477 block_no: 3237338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2019-10-13 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe87747f57bb4f546f0e8a02bbfeb54d2c698631e2752ad970be7b539c90903e0Block Operator
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