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 3282097 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3283482 epoch_slot_no: 282 block_no: 3281943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-23 23:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bd0d1aba48ce50144373b1351c0cc8cb847dfb24836c3ce042998db915ec9deBlock Operator
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