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 3257460 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3258847 epoch_slot_no: 18847 block_no: 3257308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-10-18 06:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16d9d5d2e1694ceea9ee760c368811ed03c25c257d6855ebb0ebf03f23114eebBlock Operator
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