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 3248437 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3249824 epoch_slot_no: 9824 block_no: 3248285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-16 04:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7db3f8232837b24122b73a3dfc2dfba4c710239d39794de23c6cb9f25dab49bbBlock Operator
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