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 3262229 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3263615 epoch_slot_no: 2015 block_no: 3262076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2019-10-19 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b76140eebbe7b42b2eff858f9e71af177e96757dd8cfffedb454c408a1b6bd8Block Operator
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