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 3249895 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3251282 epoch_slot_no: 11282 block_no: 3249743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12928 time: 2019-10-16 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f9e8617aff97597aef446c01c3422e31b15f9eedd1cd05e7bd76ae0ce20e0e2Block Operator
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