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 3280692 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3282078 epoch_slot_no: 20478 block_no: 3280539 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2019-10-23 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d21904eaa57343f1b66a4dab186dfa6f7987085fb43945f73d7d57e056dda8dBlock Operator
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