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 3240715 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3242102 epoch_slot_no: 2102 block_no: 3240563 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1661 time: 2019-10-14 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa86625a7f28eb5a029af1f42e7fc5fa450a10e52781c2e7366d6eb189c98f597Block Operator
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