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 3264838 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3266224 epoch_slot_no: 4624 block_no: 3264685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-10-19 23:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ebf3f198ac0565a988416310feaf634a48daf2cb0991339cfda480f6449e63aBlock Operator
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