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 3276251 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3277637 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3276098 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5062 time: 2019-10-22 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x671465a1054b9ec2d22a0e89863f28f497d34a92d29dc20fbdac9d8dfac1bc82Block Operator
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