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 3241876 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3243263 epoch_slot_no: 3263 block_no: 3241724 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1691 time: 2019-10-14 15:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x034bcad3e67be6a8b9c1464a501551bbe3a0538ecf3c49b3de822a4b6eb6815bBlock Operator
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