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 3247656 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3249043 epoch_slot_no: 9043 block_no: 3247504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2225 time: 2019-10-15 23:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf441c63d46799c365ae5d6a7b433dd3d24514e8d8b6d50cfb0005c677cc8dd48Block Operator
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