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 3275991 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3277377 epoch_slot_no: 15777 block_no: 3275838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-22 13:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9e3b2e21780211f022e03a2948d872dc40ed51daef3928f6f7060c11f29bd2Block Operator
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