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 3239890 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3241277 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 3239738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3195 time: 2019-10-14 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1336c008c6c18170fe53b9bbe6c5e0958cea3b98cd0343c2cfb2025bc73f84Block Operator
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