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 3268105 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3269491 epoch_slot_no: 7891 block_no: 3267952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-10-20 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ea6f9d9a616ad97ca2de39f2a8c24b6d1d0d8f45e0ed490e4eedc48a09f11e8Block Operator
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