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 3272542 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3273928 epoch_slot_no: 12328 block_no: 3272389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-10-21 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87041111d18cd24573e9a5cd318639c1c3d4a7a7761a87ffc80ab03d7052e2c9Block Operator
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