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 3267971 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3269357 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 3267818 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6059 time: 2019-10-20 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee32803ce922c112f3ccabd80dcf67200a714f7026c5f82874bb3531c97cf04eBlock Operator
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