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 3281024 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282410 epoch_slot_no: 20810 block_no: 3280871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1851 time: 2019-10-23 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d02757972fac7d38d71b3e59578b83c35b64ac9dd5a28aab1ff151efd2a6093Block Operator
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