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 3272142 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3273528 epoch_slot_no: 11928 block_no: 3271989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2106 time: 2019-10-21 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d4e18e07c7a075bb747651c9b07dd5dac49459e557529e1518f8ba9a9e5dd9fBlock Operator
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