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 3281205 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3282591 epoch_slot_no: 20991 block_no: 3281052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2019-10-23 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf44e8aeca929f18ef70f829cf879696b203a05e577e63680e31f7f28ee4f002Block Operator
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