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 3253832 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3255219 epoch_slot_no: 15219 block_no: 3253680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-17 10:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb3e569897ea5316474f5e776ce16d512eaf99e15294d1c7b4cfd0e4cabe4a94Block Operator
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