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 3269194 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3270580 epoch_slot_no: 8980 block_no: 3269041 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-10-20 23:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec06711568753230569e7ce7e14110bb0f1381fda189b850bcd52b3ef7f90f90Block Operator
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