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 3273103 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3274489 epoch_slot_no: 12889 block_no: 3272950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-21 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23f9abcebfabe50fd96db3f4293bfeb53c71aa8c5b37a9342d41d8e76e663ce9Block Operator
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