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 3255003 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3256390 epoch_slot_no: 16390 block_no: 3254851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2030 time: 2019-10-17 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe58a1036e9c5e454209f161e9955efbe8ac851f2589766ad8915960ae1e7a7e7Block Operator
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