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 3280074 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3281460 epoch_slot_no: 19860 block_no: 3279921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-23 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x389ad52940752703b49f0aead04db48a4e0afcc505d1de3b66f6e47c48920711Block Operator
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