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 3242878 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3244265 epoch_slot_no: 4265 block_no: 3242726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1993 time: 2019-10-14 21:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3272737a79bf595383f49f25becdf833f4c087ab3bae1a4cd3e7d603eb14f17bBlock Operator
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