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 3273416 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3274802 epoch_slot_no: 13202 block_no: 3273263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2019-10-21 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd39212c721e9434e35db57d837de378fcab0dc2a3b1cf89417cc19de6db4d8e6Block Operator
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