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 3238190 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3239578 epoch_slot_no: 21178 block_no: 3238039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2016 time: 2019-10-13 19:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6241c2939460e6cb42d1835bb1de3f70efdb6f3428ef0cee1b518ce029dfe43bBlock Operator
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