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 3259073 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3260460 epoch_slot_no: 20460 block_no: 3258921 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4785 time: 2019-10-18 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d019dcae3cddb9c612242fa04a032d869cd516bd2d4bc4ec8f52631751c8dceBlock Operator
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