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 3241070 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3242457 epoch_slot_no: 2457 block_no: 3240918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2019-10-14 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6aeafa38eab5e8a40c459d680b09af0372f7d759abf74a4ebe5ec369b4d63e1Block Operator
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