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 3282797 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3284182 epoch_slot_no: 982 block_no: 3282643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1799 time: 2019-10-24 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b3b1c5d237da381dd32d391f8721c3d6f2c4d568a304d283c70a854dd7d4590Block Operator
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