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 3241912 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3243299 epoch_slot_no: 3299 block_no: 3241760 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2757 time: 2019-10-14 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x420ad67e4f739475c360a19152b0a5ab2ce9b2afe97696282bdfa52828526601Block Operator
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