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 3256310 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3257697 epoch_slot_no: 17697 block_no: 3256158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-18 00:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cf7e7b3f0502fcc9bc3225c05aff8ed5488a43c26b18302673dd4c5b2ea1203Block Operator
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