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 3246113 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3247500 epoch_slot_no: 7500 block_no: 3245961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4067 time: 2019-10-15 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd666a8bd868529ab1c93d3143d9f306f2f6e24a7a932d6a1860fe8ec900c3306Block Operator
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