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 3276415 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3277801 epoch_slot_no: 16201 block_no: 3276262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2019-10-22 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b2cfa73ebe211f140ca121fa62193764efe98290c17a48b2fadcebce345299Block Operator
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