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 3279491 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3280877 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 3279338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4806 time: 2019-10-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68b39f614461ae6b3de42c1eb53ce035cdab4b4be5b4d6450e3d5696c572f6dcBlock Operator
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