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 3240431 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3241818 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 3240279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3567 time: 2019-10-14 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb031ea2fcae3025ebb41f6b70d04fb9e880f46dd54841ba2f08918f39f91b02Block Operator
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