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 3282123 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3283508 epoch_slot_no: 308 block_no: 3281969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-23 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a5b286d1e9753a9b2cbc3eb8a6ff1e9a615d590fb9f581b633b175e8bd70fd1Block Operator
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