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 3278353 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279739 epoch_slot_no: 18139 block_no: 3278200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-23 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x197d708e4957b508bc19b669d8a751d2e7e161b9033aa001e920b93015a7b602Block Operator
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