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 3256084 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3257471 epoch_slot_no: 17471 block_no: 3255932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-17 22:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0072686e54b86880a69477cff256e8308da25cb9fa61f4d6e11d5b1df6d5376bBlock Operator
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