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 3246484 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3247871 epoch_slot_no: 7871 block_no: 3246332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3494 time: 2019-10-15 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10b34d1a09557d2d863c7bf83aba7ba7a2ff8a395e4d0b4625568dae77284a39Block Operator
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