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 3263483 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3264869 epoch_slot_no: 3269 block_no: 3263330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 17552 time: 2019-10-19 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdaadce81fa5b1bc0ea2803a94aaa59d4790e429ffc581815ccb071eee650f6bBlock Operator
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