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 3254349 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3255736 epoch_slot_no: 15736 block_no: 3254197 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1710 time: 2019-10-17 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb08e0c17dc85f4dc3c62ff693ceac22b62843e50996511b68bcb9e595a3cac5aBlock Operator
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