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 3239513 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3240900 epoch_slot_no: 900 block_no: 3239361 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2106 time: 2019-10-14 02:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5363e71a3caa205f2b48ff37f6ccd5186b054ce9ff9afa7e4843cf2c196795d7Block Operator
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