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 3280646 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3282032 epoch_slot_no: 20432 block_no: 3280493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2077 time: 2019-10-23 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80ab51f25e27873e62e8640ed5f2ee1240c976fac6f457e819bd5b0bfdb8869dBlock Operator
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