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 3273733 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3275119 epoch_slot_no: 13519 block_no: 3273580 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1899 time: 2019-10-22 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ea3a0c55128bc354d026f602e39e03d3ba327b3573ab7b8ef642507783ab4c0Block Operator
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