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 3273220 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3274606 epoch_slot_no: 13006 block_no: 3273067 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-10-21 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9fcddd9579ba6cde21ac4a1054146ab6ee9df6b233bf61b81718f3039dbeed1Block Operator
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