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 3251894 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3253281 epoch_slot_no: 13281 block_no: 3251742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2999 time: 2019-10-16 23:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5576d136ef7198b2d8668409c135454d665e4a43af3dbec3c34be7deb568ea02Block Operator
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