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 3241150 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3242537 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 3240998 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4890 time: 2019-10-14 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa682c7d52aa45c1470a2cf4fd881a60f4d4c298a0ed0ce5d5eb7c6256f50f5e8Block Operator
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