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 3270981 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272367 epoch_slot_no: 10767 block_no: 3270828 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1178 time: 2019-10-21 09:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d726b60ca27a89affab7a7b0e829e384f425792e77783a19ebe839c7ce3606aBlock Operator
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