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 3239261 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3240648 epoch_slot_no: 648 block_no: 3239109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-14 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44cc55e94962967eaf32794f0d5bab00a5c813d0deeb651a95352db57ddf4c33Block Operator
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