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 3253797 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3255184 epoch_slot_no: 15184 block_no: 3253645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1862 time: 2019-10-17 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f05de6779ee7e8ac7a0bf3fca6a36875e6112cf00496a163a656ca2949fead9Block Operator
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