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 3280304 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3281690 epoch_slot_no: 20090 block_no: 3280151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2649 time: 2019-10-23 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f18b91a0307194b353eebcacabc076097f92e114e4a093c268c7e7b941bbdcBlock Operator
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