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 3257399 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3258786 epoch_slot_no: 18786 block_no: 3257247 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-10-18 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d9569169e5adceca399fb5233ccf6a3b19407d0b2b8c8c1e319fefe04fbcf27Block Operator
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