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 3274098 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3275484 epoch_slot_no: 13884 block_no: 3273945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2623 time: 2019-10-22 02:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528b7444e0e698661af649ef0dc9d8a988cb8e6dad35f8768e48c215c0f5c8c0Block Operator
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