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 3274404 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3275790 epoch_slot_no: 14190 block_no: 3274251 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1845 time: 2019-10-22 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33923192aafe776837513dcf65bb739275f75c673dad2de5e5470eddb05d182dBlock Operator
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