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 3269771 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3271157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3269618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4099 time: 2019-10-21 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57cd6d086bf7560c0f4bd5e1d0926437b43dd77a3d789c2f87f2292aa81704b0Block Operator
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