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 3265979 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3267365 epoch_slot_no: 5765 block_no: 3265826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1858 time: 2019-10-20 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a2a44983c99149a5e33befe81280b92a59f9d113a44565c2408f09666570bbdBlock Operator
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