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 3263336 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3264722 epoch_slot_no: 3122 block_no: 3263183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1571 time: 2019-10-19 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3e936f1a24ec83b68249edd60ece1e7d3b9b7f4354a1fb3690b7de4f69777d2Block Operator
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