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 3259578 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3260965 epoch_slot_no: 20965 block_no: 3259426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-18 18:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd42478ad8cdb95bc867c2d12336ac395da1e4c9868e75eb59d22b70d58a12805Block Operator
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