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 3241195 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3242582 epoch_slot_no: 2582 block_no: 3241043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2594 time: 2019-10-14 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73ee4ae0e4d42a110d7e614e332e0d4ec65aecc8171029a1db02012929dc5cd1Block Operator
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