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 3246910 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3248297 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3246758 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2803 time: 2019-10-15 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b8b784ad4ccdb2ee05fd2bde2a98e43038c82f95c26673a7761f09a1d3bf6c8Block Operator
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