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 3264551 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3265937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3264398 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3329 time: 2019-10-19 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11532f52bc31437cc5dbc4d3e1fbe18a9c517d0348295d85eefba195095f60e8Block Operator
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