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 3274152 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3275538 epoch_slot_no: 13938 block_no: 3273999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2019-10-22 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15a7a49724541030d73d4b543313c9bb4f24953073efc45464ec1f6e7b71cf28Block Operator
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