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 3283340 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3284725 epoch_slot_no: 1525 block_no: 3283186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2265 time: 2019-10-24 06:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x039d3d03ac361a3e12f305e70f80cc89bd21a55854538c404592e2bbf30e97beBlock Operator
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