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 3273521 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3274907 epoch_slot_no: 13307 block_no: 3273368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-10-21 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x635aa4634a7a345e31f8c46229a504676e8ac1491fc3fbc9058d1a87673ce2fdBlock Operator
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