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 3245440 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3246827 epoch_slot_no: 6827 block_no: 3245288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2019-10-15 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dd37ec2aa06ab1c7974b5446ff010af3422aee45844f64b2e3674058f0e2f1eBlock Operator
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