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 3279115 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3280501 epoch_slot_no: 18901 block_no: 3278962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-10-23 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77093eddcc8c8e43772fd31f1316230613b1a92698a2c14fef9e102da89a32f4Block Operator
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