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 3268361 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3269747 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 3268208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-20 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55d9e552986579f1498d9d6199f5beb6ce52cd07ad686799b042d37d08b0e7d7Block Operator
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