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 3278564 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3279950 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 3278411 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-23 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaeb49f012370236fed2384903885277cf71b1e663b8a6945a4c640815080656Block Operator
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