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 3247630 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3249017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 3247478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3544 time: 2019-10-15 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b344211bfaaae74e81256a21aea63125ee7fdfc195479be6697a8510808544bBlock Operator
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