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 3248831 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3250218 epoch_slot_no: 10218 block_no: 3248679 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-16 06:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a73f338fc050d6602d5a6b06babb92bdcae2a3069f6cc58bde2dbacf62f45aBlock Operator
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