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 3251939 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3253326 epoch_slot_no: 13326 block_no: 3251787 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2019-10-16 23:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4fd7e116dad5dcbb98ed1467ef48247221f7784471c10f05f88cca5422b538dBlock Operator
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