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 3282770 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3284155 epoch_slot_no: 955 block_no: 3282616 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-24 03:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccdc76365796a2abc594672dccf9a2f870715d6d4fae84fc10cc85b0e23153e1Block Operator
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