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 3274121 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3275507 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 3273968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1886 time: 2019-10-22 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5518fb7d6c15e3836eed3c0100b9e6b0a82c694be1ce51678dbff945df2e02e4Block Operator
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