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 3257414 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3258801 epoch_slot_no: 18801 block_no: 3257262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-10-18 06:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40d6456e4a5fd5512424b283a4fbf3c1d9452ec8d4655ef8b8e445ba27f3b2d7Block Operator
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