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 3251706 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3253093 epoch_slot_no: 13093 block_no: 3251554 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1324 time: 2019-10-16 22:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ece585ef1193e0e2e78db08c3a9b5075bdf44acdc86c04838df027308fe4ad1Block Operator
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