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 3272048 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3273434 epoch_slot_no: 11834 block_no: 3271895 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3520 time: 2019-10-21 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8ced104030ea543b58f310d8e0832ff45d1444dbef9e442593701cd9ed895beBlock Operator
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