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 3243329 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3244716 epoch_slot_no: 4716 block_no: 3243177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2063 time: 2019-10-14 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fdc58ff2a7a63406aa416b5821a8c2a85e0600c2f6a89b3cb0b894bdefa09d7Block Operator
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