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 3247416 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3248803 epoch_slot_no: 8803 block_no: 3247264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2098 time: 2019-10-15 22:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfca7bc1079d9060ca1dfe6c6264fa3f65cb9557633fc3bcfca55c26bb2848d2eBlock Operator
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