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 3267200 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3268586 epoch_slot_no: 6986 block_no: 3267047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2019-10-20 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5ae80de128c69f207ab69067507de90830c7ee63c4db35ce782a4061e2c7f6eBlock Operator
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