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 3279410 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3280796 epoch_slot_no: 19196 block_no: 3279257 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-23 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88c2ccb965c36e6f1203754f29eb0271f0975fdb1621122b3be5185812996267Block Operator
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