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 3278411 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3279797 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 3278258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3363 time: 2019-10-23 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd06d6dd6abeef2ae533a7e090f25ab2c2ade3fb6bb51c0a79af3a727584ba131Block Operator
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