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 3257462 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3258849 epoch_slot_no: 18849 block_no: 3257310 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-10-18 06:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f8bc8fff0b58e75d6e65bc593717041dc7f7a1197cbd23dce5e17d10e07955eBlock Operator
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