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 3257883 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3259270 epoch_slot_no: 19270 block_no: 3257731 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2019-10-18 08:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0046c20df68c29e66b441f9aa52b5b3044829059c865b9e27e7d264f62b0d0cBlock Operator
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