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 3270817 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272203 epoch_slot_no: 10603 block_no: 3270664 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1375 time: 2019-10-21 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa4ab12229e345c5e2c45de6c4fde89927f2c48251530fb33558ab18e44b8b44Block Operator
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