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 3276745 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3278131 epoch_slot_no: 16531 block_no: 3276592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-10-22 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51b89cb2cb84bac7bb19dbd1d87ffdd1c7bfa3d3af6255a1a22544c2a01ba788Block Operator
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