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 3246724 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3248111 epoch_slot_no: 8111 block_no: 3246572 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2019-10-15 18:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x276971572008c347e348dac8d831040fd4122d05a0d1d87480e6d03a6668f16aBlock Operator
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