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 3271013 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272399 epoch_slot_no: 10799 block_no: 3270860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-10-21 09:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x076703646ebdfb8c2a56af6c0f1012c6eb48a5dc807c860bbc96e2a9a14b5f36Block Operator
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