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 3281489 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282875 epoch_slot_no: 21275 block_no: 3281336 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 964 time: 2019-10-23 19:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f2cee1697ebbea59bd19d00fcdddbf59389389f543681c875dcfdd5e27728f3Block Operator
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