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 3258647 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3260034 epoch_slot_no: 20034 block_no: 3258495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1619 time: 2019-10-18 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1918f910e468abd5ab5e86ea39e6c45b5d4f09d72c4ef67372d6157c7d5273e8Block Operator
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