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 3283025 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3284410 epoch_slot_no: 1210 block_no: 3282871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3342 time: 2019-10-24 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf9ac6831849281de50d424f2422beab9488ba2c93c4903a8f4c81e0f70eb36bBlock Operator
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