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 3275531 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3276917 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 3275378 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5116 time: 2019-10-22 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b84a0b2eeed5472643e02303cbb4de538bffff4fe79b680df24b1e8f437d459Block Operator
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