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 3259378 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3260765 epoch_slot_no: 20765 block_no: 3259226 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-18 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe097c53b1e211bc7ea42c79409479ce2189955482611f0dc60ee66032c288a08Block Operator
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