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 3253039 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3254426 epoch_slot_no: 14426 block_no: 3252887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-10-17 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ae3697a10dd956063cf08970b19ff0dbe9e97f4cc38db5a9abb835fd4aec7c0Block Operator
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