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 3278067 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279453 epoch_slot_no: 17853 block_no: 3277914 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-23 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a830f82d694a477e1b4d1f416aab6e177403f6bc6532ddf121e1954d6137ad2Block Operator
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