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 3277151 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3278537 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3276998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2410 time: 2019-10-22 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a95335752afe1efb86b080141d1c1e0fc863f44447c273b0438e7ada5d81ba9Block Operator
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