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 3240520 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3241907 epoch_slot_no: 1907 block_no: 3240368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-10-14 08:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8356cb036bd18ed573f58b7fc23818edcecdd29102b7946234d33acd4fdae52eBlock Operator
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