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 3260527 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3261913 epoch_slot_no: 313 block_no: 3260374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-10-18 23:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa98db00f37f695897fb8cd727191237fa25f3647492b7973fb61e2a4e73fb1bbBlock Operator
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