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 3280044 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3281430 epoch_slot_no: 19830 block_no: 3279891 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1909 time: 2019-10-23 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3867fa73fd7905cf8c845b9ba26a9e1fb26ebc3318ed2c7981e2047e9338f402Block Operator
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