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 3280919 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3282305 epoch_slot_no: 20705 block_no: 3280766 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2402 time: 2019-10-23 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32d8077cd452ce27e0be805f92c99fe639d0fb7867971989234785f5aa158c27Block Operator
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