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 3281806 Details
Epoch: 151 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3283192 epoch_slot_no: 21592 block_no: 3281653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1888 time: 2019-10-23 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a20e53a32d8c390b78470f7359a3ad3a0ce1fd70854e149c387f3be203bcf0Block Operator
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