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 3246879 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3248266 epoch_slot_no: 8266 block_no: 3246727 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2623 time: 2019-10-15 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9259036886d6f2417309cb7ceaa27d7cf2bd7f85d3ebfc97bfcfd14aaceda2d3Block Operator
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