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 3268203 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3269589 epoch_slot_no: 7989 block_no: 3268050 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-10-20 18:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe034e9115b3fb012842be0fb3a50847e75ec5971e4f9c26fde5800096e9d94ccBlock Operator
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