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 3269897 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3271283 epoch_slot_no: 9683 block_no: 3269744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-21 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01bb49f937ef9309216285756e9533ba86fd59f13515a69000e2161ec8ced0f8Block Operator
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