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 3267812 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3269198 epoch_slot_no: 7598 block_no: 3267659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1488 time: 2019-10-20 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf062f8c420e04929f03e5489c6486d8a684287ad4cf001a5b77fd4251e9ba73eBlock Operator
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