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 3246228 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3247615 epoch_slot_no: 7615 block_no: 3246076 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2019-10-15 16:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57001ea5eda765ec552bf5b6d7d986efe161cc6638ce7b24e6204e9c757b93a0Block Operator
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