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 3251325 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3252712 epoch_slot_no: 12712 block_no: 3251173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 907 time: 2019-10-16 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b8c9607c0f4b9170fe178fb3611d53fb7026b1c1bf2b70e741c7b0ab7f8fac9Block Operator
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