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 3238130 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3239518 epoch_slot_no: 21118 block_no: 3237979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2019-10-13 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08aa5369dcbbd5edac6e48e83fcb41fd730f7d710c20e49ca73911c3e3548db9Block Operator
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