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 3246516 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3247903 epoch_slot_no: 7903 block_no: 3246364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-10-15 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e9c50b474ef76ada414195c416b8e36b93c3139cd7eeb83569fabec8d40ffa5Block Operator
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