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 3240641 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3242028 epoch_slot_no: 2028 block_no: 3240489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-14 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ea7e7856602798814fa03627a6aa03f36d6d06ba3853f8f8aed90b40ffe6a10Block Operator
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