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 3241180 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3242567 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 3241028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2800 time: 2019-10-14 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x542812eecbc0d0252d23baae264c47fffb26e239785f384c0fbd865953849117Block Operator
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