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 3266130 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3267516 epoch_slot_no: 5916 block_no: 3265977 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3956 time: 2019-10-20 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ff8177be356b169b8c59708ce9440478dd1f16d568f600e5ef4f21a48173bfbBlock Operator
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