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 3256810 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3258197 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 3256658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1381 time: 2019-10-18 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44695ef88d444b51bfb06923eec82cef994353cd625945dc90e4d277d7e9c99eBlock Operator
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