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 3278548 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279934 epoch_slot_no: 18334 block_no: 3278395 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2019-10-23 03:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4dc6e30a5d0012b57134319f8053a24d6dd35dd3f7beb12fb239a016da7ba22Block Operator
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