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 3258542 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3259929 epoch_slot_no: 19929 block_no: 3258390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3622 time: 2019-10-18 12:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fb728f54095760445998de384fb99bc774e53c2e99b77a6f54657c2822880daBlock Operator
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