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 3242080 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3243467 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 3241928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2019-10-14 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1ff6b38a6042abee073d027c8d5635711890e448be40b072b09bda397b46e68Block Operator
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