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 3258677 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3260064 epoch_slot_no: 20064 block_no: 3258525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1013 time: 2019-10-18 13:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5655de7c034a01afa18274579fbe0549c8af5ed0d52cbd86afa232470a42c7c2Block Operator
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