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 3262897 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3264283 epoch_slot_no: 2683 block_no: 3262744 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-10-19 12:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6763cceb14a37346daf4a51c3c654163d19a7dc334d73ff72e61b59449c929d3Block Operator
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