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 3255965 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3257352 epoch_slot_no: 17352 block_no: 3255813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-10-17 22:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5e1cb02daffb4d7e0e00c7d765d17bf5c8c121b1460ad0c0867061643c191d9Block Operator
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