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 3273743 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3275129 epoch_slot_no: 13529 block_no: 3273590 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-10-22 00:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf37a75444912b312d7c9d283b8296d63d1b4bb5da3c8d36f09d3d447d23888f4Block Operator
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