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 3280773 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282159 epoch_slot_no: 20559 block_no: 3280620 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-23 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fe61c8b2be438023319e73f9f15d3ef44700a2bb304209df26d9e6f3a135054Block Operator
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