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 3272422 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3273808 epoch_slot_no: 12208 block_no: 3272269 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-10-21 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee61f48e163cc46bb21d711a8e1317eb1e22294bf89581fe1a3de8150b82b0f9Block Operator
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