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 3242638 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3244025 epoch_slot_no: 4025 block_no: 3242486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1698 time: 2019-10-14 20:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x125e09bafc1a2c1210ac245ce0497f5c08f249febd2cfe7f509cf14165a226c3Block Operator
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