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 3254469 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3255856 epoch_slot_no: 15856 block_no: 3254317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2019-10-17 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa48a0728d3b77d39df154cdbd37752861e19b7730783b7551f56c0162415da10Block Operator
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