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 3276565 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3277951 epoch_slot_no: 16351 block_no: 3276412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2610 time: 2019-10-22 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29cbe3271eff53379e9e0ba2a1b19430df93faf3b27842c4dba5b3785a288a98Block Operator
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