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 3265018 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3266404 epoch_slot_no: 4804 block_no: 3264865 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2675 time: 2019-10-20 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52a4183c426898524278bbdb5490d4f44013f9940215819d841386bae3df7a71Block Operator
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