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 3271459 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272845 epoch_slot_no: 11245 block_no: 3271306 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2019-10-21 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a6a8c335683b720347d566eb19b7aa99d986c7411d53e50e6ad5983fb16c957Block Operator
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