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 3248017 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3249404 epoch_slot_no: 9404 block_no: 3247865 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-16 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4535e84f00482e75ef9c8402f670ac6255f0c9907d91e9b19684fcb98656927Block Operator
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