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 3266344 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3267730 epoch_slot_no: 6130 block_no: 3266191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-10-20 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79d836c9c0f9a3384b726528b60c3564e418932fde2dc31f3cec044c3748034aBlock Operator
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