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 3251997 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3253384 epoch_slot_no: 13384 block_no: 3251845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1591 time: 2019-10-17 00:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb808e5ae302473a521f5d4a01d51eda74878e55e5ba43a492c4a7cf5782bdc48Block Operator
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