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 3271613 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3272999 epoch_slot_no: 11399 block_no: 3271460 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1629 time: 2019-10-21 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f084f3915b5f87ee2edde9e32f7a60dffa2498935a8e8657788372bd43b2fe6Block Operator
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