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 3256548 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3257935 epoch_slot_no: 17935 block_no: 3256396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1092 time: 2019-10-18 01:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2da6b74e43d636b8dfe0f7605ca1e9e5b1c5604505cc3c3166b0f8fc18e6910Block Operator
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