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 3282491 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3283876 epoch_slot_no: 676 block_no: 3282337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2019-10-24 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09ac6b6f4b53d7865982a346ad10988e8bd24c16ef2baec91b119c621f3fa865Block Operator
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