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 3248220 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3249607 epoch_slot_no: 9607 block_no: 3248068 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1922 time: 2019-10-16 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x122ed7733fce1906901953b3ce05ed9fd24c18e32324fd988d85a4e8bc274a7bBlock Operator
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