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 3243164 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3244551 epoch_slot_no: 4551 block_no: 3243012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2826 time: 2019-10-14 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf56f874ee1e176b2f282163ea9f42aedabde460718f67de5ec73671d5f62e1e5Block Operator
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