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 3244812 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3246199 epoch_slot_no: 6199 block_no: 3244660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9313 time: 2019-10-15 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6005b38cba137e9b5289fda32300f782c77a4cc7c45197d77b45d152669802e6Block Operator
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