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 3278263 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279649 epoch_slot_no: 18049 block_no: 3278110 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-10-23 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda563f5d5c76ef11739e0fb63ca87d2aad88873f682c6f1dfd71c371c0ebe245Block Operator
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