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 3248257 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3249644 epoch_slot_no: 9644 block_no: 3248105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2780 time: 2019-10-16 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafb8bfa39132dee375ae9e33189d48114c6d32b5e79a1e2f124a072f524cf8eeBlock Operator
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