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 3269531 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3270917 epoch_slot_no: 9317 block_no: 3269378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-10-21 01:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x277b2dda891091654759510f31175b6618eccb35c2ce21d51e9d12133649d4c7Block Operator
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