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 3256295 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3257682 epoch_slot_no: 17682 block_no: 3256143 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2044 time: 2019-10-17 23:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3956ccee18efb2e3f4a72807384699f790e83ebd4d52ff512eb69cc1b0c7fe69Block Operator
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