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 3267461 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3268847 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 3267308 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2421 time: 2019-10-20 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89c4977394eda1b020ecd766f710bce4b13f809f70e59866da8809029b818632Block Operator
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