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 3273581 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3274967 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 3273428 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2375 time: 2019-10-22 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4854b97e2bdf87a9b21285b59cecaf1db95665fd71c447c99b963b52a066123bBlock Operator
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