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 3238269 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3239657 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 3238118 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2604 time: 2019-10-13 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x679b8581bca11e8e5646fb4cb73258c0a327c31f59374e035215bf18bce9aa0dBlock Operator
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