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 3261172 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3262558 epoch_slot_no: 958 block_no: 3261019 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-10-19 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67adcc7db576e42f0538f1ff9a855ec8b35dc06599c1b6c47f1e64fae9dfc5dfBlock Operator
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