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 3281471 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3282857 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 3281318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2822 time: 2019-10-23 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b917628a76e1f4b1d9f14a8ba461356e157e7e1b09f8e39323c8e38d6bb38d6Block Operator
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