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 3272257 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3273643 epoch_slot_no: 12043 block_no: 3272104 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-10-21 16:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x191f7bc677b569485412912dce98f235434b58b65de12fd3dc7fa87be970c372Block Operator
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