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 3240070 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3241457 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3239918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5177 time: 2019-10-14 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed46f3168c26ee91c21f770d7476cbc8c159ba7675d5650ec5604877b91e7031Block Operator
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