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 3244870 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3246257 epoch_slot_no: 6257 block_no: 3244718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-15 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b913b7a40e3891193fe7b570f3cfc4120724b18e8b3d60cdb3e06ebfa43bd89Block Operator
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