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 3241602 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3242989 epoch_slot_no: 2989 block_no: 3241450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2085 time: 2019-10-14 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb7a0694486e07831f6d107cc98d0fdf526c9331b8a4b3a8b38f7a63d9c7684bBlock Operator
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