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 3271180 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3272566 epoch_slot_no: 10966 block_no: 3271027 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2019-10-21 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0610dec96a5ef9611ce1f46c981fb5fc29b4a8a11a62ed22dc4afc412d801d24Block Operator
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