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 3257467 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3258854 epoch_slot_no: 18854 block_no: 3257315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2019-10-18 06:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ac2b90fb3dd532dff6ff01d52970472208ccd659d5582c850eb3eb0a4719419Block Operator
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