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 3243701 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3245088 epoch_slot_no: 5088 block_no: 3243549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-10-15 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf60be335de9532c4814ad9deba2f2c3aafda604f13cbc41c358ad83ec8184934Block Operator
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