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 3270674 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272060 epoch_slot_no: 10460 block_no: 3270521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-21 07:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f82fd5a2047f1f9b3abba7d5a53938719c0143f7c5c2e69a38dbb3cfb860fa3Block Operator
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