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 3277061 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3278447 epoch_slot_no: 16847 block_no: 3276908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-10-22 19:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49a389b9373ff7da1ba7598b0b5b91d49c2628dcba04da5eef41fd45f193e06fBlock Operator
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