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 3267358 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3268744 epoch_slot_no: 7144 block_no: 3267205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-10-20 13:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc307652f572762ab217ea085007090d77ad1cf63df32575da0683bfde75a8aa7Block Operator
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