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 3280277 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3281663 epoch_slot_no: 20063 block_no: 3280124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1536 time: 2019-10-23 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc87ffc8edfce6f5fce7d3fa6b9a75024397f69d1116b6893ce5ab61ab607d50eBlock Operator
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