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 3237857 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3239245 epoch_slot_no: 20845 block_no: 3237706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-10-13 17:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x641ef6d67acbca4116f912b6bd2a4df5a8b0e4b8252c240f0857e4879972e84aBlock Operator
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