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 3272861 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3274247 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 3272708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2709 time: 2019-10-21 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x683761c47a6bad9121a72dfe338a883c04035415241c1afe7dc07fbcada3159aBlock Operator
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