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 3242863 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3244250 epoch_slot_no: 4250 block_no: 3242711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3213 time: 2019-10-14 21:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6075a730889cd15ff7cb2c509a7cf9ab93a00a008da5e2f141113cc18aba5253Block Operator
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