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 3259228 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3260615 epoch_slot_no: 20615 block_no: 3259076 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-18 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ab73187d532267b24d9bf9a4785932e0b39580b28e0b8f4ef8e5b02838223dfBlock Operator
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