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 3274301 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3275687 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 3274148 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2424 time: 2019-10-22 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0a151c16bbbbeb25b3fd8f8c85a3b24b51bae38bda73f60d3b53e98c12356fbBlock Operator
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