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 3247431 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3248818 epoch_slot_no: 8818 block_no: 3247279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-15 22:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa419eabb63efd75eb0061f3da7b4275e10b35021f916b2daa69897807156a5e8Block Operator
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