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 3249504 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3250891 epoch_slot_no: 10891 block_no: 3249352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2788 time: 2019-10-16 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe99f454cda06b53d1baf99e7e81a2a57344a241199845b8d59bdd85cae36b31dBlock Operator
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