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 3277809 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3279195 epoch_slot_no: 17595 block_no: 3277656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-10-22 23:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61f0e16ad1528e45c0178d698ae5396f51610f75fcb002c8850f70814ae2e437Block Operator
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