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 3243351 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3244738 epoch_slot_no: 4738 block_no: 3243199 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-10-15 00:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc11d8111fd20247d67bac496cb63bdbf224d8985792e5432acdc649fadc2dd5dBlock Operator
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