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 3254372 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3255759 epoch_slot_no: 15759 block_no: 3254220 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1816 time: 2019-10-17 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4d1885c407ce78f64d2a394a481a7a6057560b6f2ef32c0cb8d3a9e06203bc6Block Operator
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