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 3271087 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272473 epoch_slot_no: 10873 block_no: 3270934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-21 10:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddbb4126b832de8da9432930d1cbb9ad2309028ad3cb43a506b50204638f4562Block Operator
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