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 3270911 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3272297 epoch_slot_no: 10697 block_no: 3270758 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2476 time: 2019-10-21 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe86dbbd2fdfdf9d12b35f5e651488ed2cac1156b9cf8b1599b58ccb6af706a7bBlock Operator
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