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 3247551 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3248938 epoch_slot_no: 8938 block_no: 3247399 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-10-15 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5d0f25b1c41eb08fdba28c933e0bec881eb90721e7ea6acc37e045a0d6c8fffBlock Operator
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