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 3277329 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3278715 epoch_slot_no: 17115 block_no: 3277176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-10-22 20:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc403d63f571be55352fdd0ff369e600943b8f2e7d3a8227f7a908b3f2148d4d8Block Operator
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