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 3270576 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3271962 epoch_slot_no: 10362 block_no: 3270423 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1178 time: 2019-10-21 07:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11f4e3ce7e40f80be15a78922e5e078892216d822f7953a974c73257092e388cBlock Operator
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