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 3280209 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3281595 epoch_slot_no: 19995 block_no: 3280056 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5269 time: 2019-10-23 12:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08c3728d3d450a7ec72b5e3d18e9527c76d90448ff9ac2d2214fb77196cef92bBlock Operator
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