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 3271372 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3272758 epoch_slot_no: 11158 block_no: 3271219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4622 time: 2019-10-21 11:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd99b5a5ce16402ca0fdf2875cc898b11c1d6aa6602c691bf45f0b1d743433f6aBlock Operator
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