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 3258256 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3259643 epoch_slot_no: 19643 block_no: 3258104 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-10-18 10:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe7c620bcfe40d68bac836b2f2ff469078037d4e1d8372fc57198f260897785eBlock Operator
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