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 3271211 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3272597 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3271058 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5546 time: 2019-10-21 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0525adb0ae8e48ed5dcbb1b6d89d23066fc98aa328c1a4695b9b6d01741df372Block Operator
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