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 3280961 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3282347 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 3280808 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1562 time: 2019-10-23 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf616c911abcaa549ba9e50d661a34aea95739a11fa15365e4665daf8da680f5Block Operator
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