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 3253862 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3255249 epoch_slot_no: 15249 block_no: 3253710 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2019-10-17 10:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43e01859633b75f5aa09b5fd5b60868d0057194fb456ab6e145769c667a5c388Block Operator
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