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 3254522 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3255909 epoch_slot_no: 15909 block_no: 3254370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-10-17 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b82375fe6f887aafe5d34f5620753a98571c97f0363bdef6144d091293ba232Block Operator
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