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 3238232 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3239620 epoch_slot_no: 21220 block_no: 3238081 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-13 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecfb9f84f918397de1d68d4df5888c1e3049012f86832af1983fd007c182988bBlock Operator
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