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 3257893 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3259280 epoch_slot_no: 19280 block_no: 3257741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-18 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4d7b761746538b16acd77f2911e38dd86bde7494708ad6ec02cd306356d5eabBlock Operator
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