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 3250940 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3252327 epoch_slot_no: 12327 block_no: 3250788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2019-10-16 18:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb770f11b25093b55154d9d199b66f0fbd9eed2099090581872f8a53a06b8c68eBlock Operator
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