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 3239788 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3241175 epoch_slot_no: 1175 block_no: 3239636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2258 time: 2019-10-14 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6596ca4c0c9f36d8592483461d651fcbf4b65d0853f8a4169517e0762f648f3bBlock Operator
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