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 3256584 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3257971 epoch_slot_no: 17971 block_no: 3256432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 911 time: 2019-10-18 01:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48f5f4ab25162cfa892251d75a3d6b31dfd0335a27638686e3d63dfdfbe1a0aaBlock Operator
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