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 3269439 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3270825 epoch_slot_no: 9225 block_no: 3269286 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2019-10-21 00:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9fd63e54ba69b93d53ef87c878c53f3a90fe5ede3bd5b604aec074d2664bb6eBlock Operator
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