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 3253532 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3254919 epoch_slot_no: 14919 block_no: 3253380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1781 time: 2019-10-17 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff4152d92466765021758517b3d12778741aada107d27e9486a6383ba2e5d579Block Operator
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