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 3271462 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3272848 epoch_slot_no: 11248 block_no: 3271309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2616 time: 2019-10-21 12:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3680ddb26314feddb3166a3fbafe5aa8e9d709fa865467710f5cda8b0183a9b2Block Operator
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