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 3260486 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3261872 epoch_slot_no: 272 block_no: 3260333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1929 time: 2019-10-18 23:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64bfe729ccfa8fa4c83ce924d9dcd5e2a2974ecde554e9f9bdd8f9541c18d0b2Block Operator
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