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 3254765 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3256152 epoch_slot_no: 16152 block_no: 3254613 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1249 time: 2019-10-17 15:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbecbcb88e55bbe8e7292801f2e6dfed8759bdc00add9e890a1cf6970197f0d9aBlock Operator
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