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 3259723 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3261110 epoch_slot_no: 21110 block_no: 3259571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-10-18 19:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4eb24ebcef632d38593cd2eebf9cd1863f15672f4931133a1f4845839890ba7Block Operator
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