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 3277872 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3279258 epoch_slot_no: 17658 block_no: 3277719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3303 time: 2019-10-22 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x719d8fe18c32dce348c6f1e9368a9286e6648ac5376156ab23d750c9ecfc3250Block Operator
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