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 3252670 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3254057 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3252518 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3691 time: 2019-10-17 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x029fdfc3fdaa6a5f5afc62a3ee6e597eb861b55bc18c579d8f3d89cb9fbd97ecBlock Operator
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