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 3275984 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3277370 epoch_slot_no: 15770 block_no: 3275831 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2019-10-22 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x545807f1e2b3614dc4b606c98fa3b38c28ea6ee8ccc63386c5e7bdc176ad87c7Block Operator
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