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 3264703 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3266089 epoch_slot_no: 4489 block_no: 3264550 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-10-19 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1456893f97e08f11c332aa5d549f76ab3cfb82eb28ce620cbb7b32d479b0ebe9Block Operator
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