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 3280512 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3281898 epoch_slot_no: 20298 block_no: 3280359 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-23 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf4c3709ebddee8f4308f9adaf585e8cbd125733ea3e2ba4c64de53ffb3ff36fBlock Operator
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