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 3282372 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3283757 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3282218 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4109 time: 2019-10-24 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cbd6019149e445f0a5e8ce03de114e7fbc5bd54616fa503facb279f58f628daBlock Operator
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