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 3280736 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282122 epoch_slot_no: 20522 block_no: 3280583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2019-10-23 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3226d7af7e5c8c4747f075a4435209527cbd20d20bf1ca3611c0d6817e4fa04Block Operator
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