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 3273656 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3275042 epoch_slot_no: 13442 block_no: 3273503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1484 time: 2019-10-22 00:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdce5a74c6dc59badf11369fdc14fc89a052a0321f9b175107c626168d7316aaBlock Operator
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