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 3240425 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3241812 epoch_slot_no: 1812 block_no: 3240273 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-10-14 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbfd7a620b1e2dfa6fb278d440665877e43bdce82a512ff93bc541849a77d03aBlock Operator
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