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 3281942 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3283327 epoch_slot_no: 127 block_no: 3281788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2019-10-23 22:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf685897976784b48d55999312085f4357161769481e66f6fa2b0317b0f99069dBlock Operator
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