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 3250225 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3251612 epoch_slot_no: 11612 block_no: 3250073 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1888 time: 2019-10-16 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc0a29b16100e217d0fb94755a938273a2ec4d0b47779095d2d066fcea51e172Block Operator
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