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 3244161 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3245548 epoch_slot_no: 5548 block_no: 3244009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-10-15 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18ced4a57af18ef29306d775997b6c324753ff05349de7ca5f29ee0df5f0abd6Block Operator
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