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 3247093 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3248480 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 3246941 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-10-15 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0855333b518cc4f4942f5b0ef772ba991229c203b63808b1e204e9e200508da4Block Operator
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