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 3258249 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3259636 epoch_slot_no: 19636 block_no: 3258097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2811 time: 2019-10-18 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf5b9f80336247bc7e6573711aaf61f388e351aa2c3d6ad5b073be78911e746fBlock Operator
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