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 3274091 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3275477 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3273938 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4601 time: 2019-10-22 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13762f6b385c4cc0f647c6fe761b65d3ca071db041da6a46724dcf089c3b3b9eBlock Operator
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