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 3264657 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3266043 epoch_slot_no: 4443 block_no: 3264504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1057 time: 2019-10-19 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd27f820bfc9024c459ca279472421726e99ba7e159b0513c4dd3f2943794e5caBlock Operator
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