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 3282361 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3283746 epoch_slot_no: 546 block_no: 3282207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-10-24 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3972fee449e4cb0578c824ced5e2a8f5e44c693c6a5e483a45bad77837bb5d92Block Operator
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