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 3280395 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3281781 epoch_slot_no: 20181 block_no: 3280242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-10-23 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1263a74160ffb32be87b2c47e8a383dc61903ad08184b29276a8165996f64d9Block Operator
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