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 3245724 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3247111 epoch_slot_no: 7111 block_no: 3245572 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-10-15 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50ea6f09158fff323d70f728d829ca6f9b79cf16fbeeea6c2e2fd8b0d1e683d7Block Operator
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