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 3248144 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3249531 epoch_slot_no: 9531 block_no: 3247992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-16 02:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cc896171f88918aa303750be7f0085da3c3aee69f0e6bb1f4163307c0275880Block Operator
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