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 3265154 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3266540 epoch_slot_no: 4940 block_no: 3265001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1989 time: 2019-10-20 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x745d2414677fb43f0bc1aa3af30ffb5950d546e2b6f285c820d4635ea846988bBlock Operator
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