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 3273077 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3274463 epoch_slot_no: 12863 block_no: 3272924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2830 time: 2019-10-21 21:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dcd6015b8a47b6af35eb4a52afb5afce1901923343be8ffb34e51fa26af47edBlock Operator
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