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 3253732 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3255119 epoch_slot_no: 15119 block_no: 3253580 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-17 09:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1bc1c5fbbcd66fcc3931af589834c82c6acfacd7d244cff8c0ff1f21a7e8f1cBlock Operator
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