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 3271043 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3272429 epoch_slot_no: 10829 block_no: 3270890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1445 time: 2019-10-21 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a9a9dc25a464bed36628d5a107f1a7ff93a04315c37fed468b0424852a5bf9fBlock Operator
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