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 3264732 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3266118 epoch_slot_no: 4518 block_no: 3264579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2019-10-19 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4bb5eba9a0e334f2e11acdb041d9052cb2ce9b34c9f5939b98e337a96e076bcBlock Operator
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