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 3282925 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3284310 epoch_slot_no: 1110 block_no: 3282771 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2105 time: 2019-10-24 03:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a0276c87ab71042738a0f51a7e9105e0d8af8150c40eb50509daf861f207eccBlock Operator
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