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 3242530 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3243917 epoch_slot_no: 3917 block_no: 3242378 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1748 time: 2019-10-14 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd801944a27734064593eb3186c37ba3310c68a5e5fa762998a339d27f7cd653bBlock Operator
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