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 3251319 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3252706 epoch_slot_no: 12706 block_no: 3251167 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 940 time: 2019-10-16 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x182cac10b4c574129b0a251b27f2e31612766e3d9c1406905ca9e9f57e7fadd9Block Operator
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