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 3247686 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3249073 epoch_slot_no: 9073 block_no: 3247534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-16 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40d23fbb0b377bb133c7dea2ef7beb3774f35fc398e1135772e89b91e31c08f2Block Operator
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