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 3252415 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3253802 epoch_slot_no: 13802 block_no: 3252263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-17 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cbffd1f85cc1294381a654f4e08e3a39043a86d5191d215e4cf04a9c051f461Block Operator
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