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 3241358 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3242745 epoch_slot_no: 2745 block_no: 3241206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1181 time: 2019-10-14 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63b7c0fce3b5801789db1e9ce071f9da68b533d9dfc04c2f40fd01515be7185aBlock Operator
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