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 3248757 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3250144 epoch_slot_no: 10144 block_no: 3248605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2019-10-16 06:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bd2a3acba0dde8502541ba6f306a67dca0fbbe462c43528edf5ff80a892a581Block Operator
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