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 3272752 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3274138 epoch_slot_no: 12538 block_no: 3272599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-21 19:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03c4a116d164d28279a0ecbb5445c13b86bd0f59dd2ec64af3c9815a43511a98Block Operator
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