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 3271688 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3273074 epoch_slot_no: 11474 block_no: 3271535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2245 time: 2019-10-21 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9278ada8eb1bf37c019ec041c2f7ae798d3b1f311ed6edef04d0ee837c7930Block Operator
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