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 3244689 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3246076 epoch_slot_no: 6076 block_no: 3244537 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8955 time: 2019-10-15 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c326fa7381ab6b8d9f62302e8a5e98e13acf2c6166453488ef541dfb354c955Block Operator
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