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 3279548 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3280934 epoch_slot_no: 19334 block_no: 3279395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-10-23 09:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd02b43eddf22748484aefd5af1b9af8619db8b08bc13a70471a51959aa9f6f10Block Operator
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