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 3272109 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3273495 epoch_slot_no: 11895 block_no: 3271956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-21 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4104f8be50ca514ee9d16b776214c797944bc45d3a5febc29b1c80710b957c45Block Operator
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