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 3280503 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3281889 epoch_slot_no: 20289 block_no: 3280350 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1573 time: 2019-10-23 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1139aef34fed5f53f380970fa5751e6dfe95198b0e5a163e5ff9b4d142e41d34Block Operator
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