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 3252561 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3253948 epoch_slot_no: 13948 block_no: 3252409 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1686 time: 2019-10-17 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f5e24f205b74efd570081150332eda5429c5eff81b5285fee000a3cd61016bBlock Operator
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