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 3259195 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3260582 epoch_slot_no: 20582 block_no: 3259043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-10-18 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e789a458782a4dddec0061bb6717f650bd3b7e963cb2f9e64835e6d02fea7ceBlock Operator
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