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 3275183 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3276569 epoch_slot_no: 14969 block_no: 3275030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2019-10-22 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28b149802b9828a8777c0d30d3ef44d69b47bcf05a688668b2bfe3bb8bae05a9Block Operator
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