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 3239547 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3240934 epoch_slot_no: 934 block_no: 3239395 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-10-14 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4750cf673116058774f49441d4e453e919484e4771103bf9c7bb4c5310682412Block Operator
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