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 3274482 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3275868 epoch_slot_no: 14268 block_no: 3274329 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2578 time: 2019-10-22 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9210a8acbbb6a0d0441afe50226dbd8c81d79e33543127c759b325cbc8c498eaBlock Operator
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