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 3277616 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279002 epoch_slot_no: 17402 block_no: 3277463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-22 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c6e9f21a177b4602828db1f59c2a3a7397d1bb43bae53b891c4a55a120ff8b7Block Operator
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