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 3283325 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3284710 epoch_slot_no: 1510 block_no: 3283171 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2019-10-24 06:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x973d9c249c4ffb6b56010c8667f83f155e3b7f871564db1b820720d1f2a8632fBlock Operator
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