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 3281144 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282530 epoch_slot_no: 20930 block_no: 3280991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2977 time: 2019-10-23 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca60a32a434e5b23d7d2bd31623168aeaf1b4364b11de1f9e7bdcf92b054beffBlock Operator
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