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 3259751 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3261138 epoch_slot_no: 21138 block_no: 3259599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-18 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6764663413efb50d2e7fb353e415d7c276dc113721d5d18f55bfe7d046831caaBlock Operator
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