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 3251921 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3253308 epoch_slot_no: 13308 block_no: 3251769 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1825 time: 2019-10-16 23:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x326c7ed76d55121f10699489ef0ad485f8f4d7b7a20e333012ec19d3150b1597Block Operator
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