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 3245511 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3246898 epoch_slot_no: 6898 block_no: 3245359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-10-15 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18acfaaa2f67c170e04982b3024185ae44f4313d0be32e66e504770c27d2c8a7Block Operator
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