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 3261888 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3263274 epoch_slot_no: 1674 block_no: 3261735 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2019-10-19 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed02d05a2919034a10f1169053c496ac4dda8b5c2db3faf5b8fc41ba7c6f83ffBlock Operator
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