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 3267612 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3268998 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 3267459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2262 time: 2019-10-20 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb736b5b2ce31fdc14fbde18c08bdb897381c65b353846acf1a24eb20f2f51eeeBlock Operator
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