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 3262812 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3264198 epoch_slot_no: 2598 block_no: 3262659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-10-19 12:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3968f7d877d462d7b7e8c5a13e02344c8e9b5636a0924f7484c5ad78a02f6dc1Block Operator
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