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 3276651 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3278037 epoch_slot_no: 16437 block_no: 3276498 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-10-22 17:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06eaf215f0bd8cb5da9fbaec5f18b65a3f4260c6b9ae28966bb564c78fa0c487Block Operator
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