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 3272123 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3273509 epoch_slot_no: 11909 block_no: 3271970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-21 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f769790a1df7c0b201ddcb51e18ffb6760322fa3bcdf5def103757e1f28d5c4Block Operator
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