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 3252653 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3254040 epoch_slot_no: 14040 block_no: 3252501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-10-17 03:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe62962281694ae5e63412aa0ceb2267128b1366779f2b3bc70e03e6ce8d0b8f4Block Operator
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