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 3238867 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3240254 epoch_slot_no: 254 block_no: 3238715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2019-10-13 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa06c29c58914a6f81d5162efd97d66fb4b9b585b5390fefd2788ed66e27e05e7Block Operator
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