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 3282198 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3283583 epoch_slot_no: 383 block_no: 3282044 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-23 23:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xece7ae5b712f863a3718fb69a143d3604135e4cfbb841e799417152436262bc6Block Operator
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