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 3263674 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3265060 epoch_slot_no: 3460 block_no: 3263521 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2019-10-19 16:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa31e261afadd1c14287932df4b985b0c9fb4e868cc00b43b0aba2b3db9bacf05Block Operator
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