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 3248170 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3249557 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3248018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4991 time: 2019-10-16 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5df53108499e4592d861e2b27e610a6327b4c5dab2e6d6ea5fd26c9a4520648cBlock Operator
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