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 3268511 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3269897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3268358 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4060 time: 2019-10-20 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbbd4f1ffef65e0f2a69245d226e61acecd1ad23a97dadbaf6b7f7df5e85cc6eBlock Operator
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