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 3268274 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3269660 epoch_slot_no: 8060 block_no: 3268121 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2581 time: 2019-10-20 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdfb1aa9956e7dab3eceb30719a403cfe26b004d8bdb20444044037be70f958eBlock Operator
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