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 3258737 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3260124 epoch_slot_no: 20124 block_no: 3258585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1691 time: 2019-10-18 13:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12b7c9e7a55c799eed7aebacc45331d459be7925f524f58e636484c225a3e219Block Operator
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