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 3257239 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3258626 epoch_slot_no: 18626 block_no: 3257087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-10-18 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7670456512af5e606c0ae6b2296164e9e1c98296a2b89ba73b0ed658ee1cbf0eBlock Operator
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