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 3271478 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272864 epoch_slot_no: 11264 block_no: 3271325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-21 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7ed2b8f5cf761269da296e3f1745bd08d96e5fd78e8f7ca164b3da31d910d44Block Operator
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