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 3248282 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3249669 epoch_slot_no: 9669 block_no: 3248130 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2019-10-16 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e4174bf700828aad9d6941ffcc3028776f9bf44700fa17e3ef0016ec7643c0dBlock Operator
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