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 3268789 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3270175 epoch_slot_no: 8575 block_no: 3268636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5126 time: 2019-10-20 21:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b7fbbe6d53dceecdca981fa74a3ea8001624e1c0cbe107582c7d7d0032fad83Block Operator
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