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 3263621 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3265007 epoch_slot_no: 3407 block_no: 3263468 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2019-10-19 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33150397ae3a4610be2872ead1f72a2ed29f7e49ed0fb196b12a9bfe9e9dde7bBlock Operator
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