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 3262541 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3263927 epoch_slot_no: 2327 block_no: 3262388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3442 time: 2019-10-19 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcb91bc12c004ae5568a3b2b9b58b1eac8fd9412d9494f1bcc5d9570a74179dbBlock Operator
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