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 3238430 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3239818 epoch_slot_no: 21418 block_no: 3238279 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1535 time: 2019-10-13 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8acb1f0652f9880c81adf569c11ed1f622d1aa062c8f0c5e7ce5e9fca5a61babBlock Operator
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