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 3273070 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3274456 epoch_slot_no: 12856 block_no: 3272917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1741 time: 2019-10-21 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd653f1492357fbc6dc165991df944dd0d687607b52114d2ad23440430f3b9716Block Operator
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