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 3275979 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3277365 epoch_slot_no: 15765 block_no: 3275826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2314 time: 2019-10-22 13:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4587ea62fd492c5dc56f68c6e857286cc05073836c2bb4f605fc1ff088736f91Block Operator
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