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 3254284 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3255671 epoch_slot_no: 15671 block_no: 3254132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-17 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5fb01795d0c52af3b878a3a63467467efa7d55f402246e85949b30b140b1d0cBlock Operator
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