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 3281114 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282500 epoch_slot_no: 20900 block_no: 3280961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2271 time: 2019-10-23 17:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15feed296b2d694204c8c009f027d12945fdb888ed316e4f2b558ffa1d04e027Block Operator
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