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 3268834 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3270220 epoch_slot_no: 8620 block_no: 3268681 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3049 time: 2019-10-20 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3caf80fac8ae2800c1ac31608b3e6d101943daec9452ff4a16f040deb221d0c5Block Operator
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