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 3281295 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282681 epoch_slot_no: 21081 block_no: 3281142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3079 time: 2019-10-23 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3ec08417e70b8ef5f3651305bb38f1cee96fbc02e8a282c535cac319081b76Block Operator
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