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 3269934 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3271320 epoch_slot_no: 9720 block_no: 3269781 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-21 03:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa215cf9cfaf8842d25eaa012949793c93b7a69a709a82d8f3ac5b9a6431fb88eBlock Operator
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