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 3272772 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3274158 epoch_slot_no: 12558 block_no: 3272619 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-10-21 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x981d2ddb9ff366e8aaa554a5b26aef31e0f810d036b91211e7ae30a7b3755961Block Operator
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