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 3275562 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3276948 epoch_slot_no: 15348 block_no: 3275409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1900 time: 2019-10-22 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97bfc0c7fd8253916de6315633a7e3d2625b7e4f49101594612f3b9dd571d695Block Operator
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