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 3276397 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3277783 epoch_slot_no: 16183 block_no: 3276244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2019-10-22 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67fb296719a9c5f8ad630792dd14f0f57cfc0cd15b56843f2a170ef6f6c9b212Block Operator
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