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 3281559 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3282945 epoch_slot_no: 21345 block_no: 3281406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-10-23 20:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfed0ed3614a31d9d49f2826290f62b01b012cc3cd026e631874ae6a8f224bf4bBlock Operator
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