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 3244570 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3245957 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3244418 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7129 time: 2019-10-15 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f52547854579bfa05330ad7f2fbe4ebc792663517b5b9e250f9d2748ed7dd9dBlock Operator
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