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 3244930 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3246317 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 3244778 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4419 time: 2019-10-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769a9567c639d6f7ac6e144b873b0e3fb8e10a586c9025fcce6c5624c9d2de7fBlock Operator
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