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 3248841 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3250228 epoch_slot_no: 10228 block_no: 3248689 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1178 time: 2019-10-16 06:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x253adfb0de4c951f9b06f9afff6da215f59825e62167d7a72a693018429d5df3Block Operator
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