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 3240280 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3241667 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 3240128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3549 time: 2019-10-14 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7385b4f84e6e5807ec46230c22496ccbc51c9d489fa54a821f2eeacd0ef34621Block Operator
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