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 3280450 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3281836 epoch_slot_no: 20236 block_no: 3280297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3301 time: 2019-10-23 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a2895c3625c2c036b4044b60ebe4345df00190c0e1c2b698f2465c3de2a1902Block Operator
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