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 3273374 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3274760 epoch_slot_no: 13160 block_no: 3273221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2019-10-21 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1586a420fc4f50674fc9e34b4079fa17b1440d506fef8f511c7639c892ceb9adBlock Operator
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