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 3251800 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3253187 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 3251648 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-16 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6a8cf30b5a61601268133756c961d14307669ba032019ac625b849681b0ebbdBlock Operator
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