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 3282423 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3283808 epoch_slot_no: 608 block_no: 3282269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2068 time: 2019-10-24 01:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01c0b108a328d32aa5110a6ea2a3eeed96d31adbdf310a28caca8e69abd5cd8Block Operator
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