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 3240790 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3242177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3240638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3146 time: 2019-10-14 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7d0d2efa505bf624fee67aca229c1f67c5e4a345799f54f93cb53d9baa761dbBlock Operator
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