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 3268357 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3269743 epoch_slot_no: 8143 block_no: 3268204 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2019-10-20 18:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdeb18ddb4917a40c4c5428b5d04530d408e5312a461c0091aa7d97e7217d849Block Operator
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