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 3273010 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3274396 epoch_slot_no: 12796 block_no: 3272857 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2019-10-21 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaa48c96e02c8c663b93a81d26d8a96a2c8dc15daed72a10d327cf8a13a306e3Block Operator
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