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 3271574 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3272960 epoch_slot_no: 11360 block_no: 3271421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-10-21 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25a04ea820d01a4828aeb94b10e56fe7ffbd0d4d09fc472e3747b130810e78ceBlock Operator
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