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 3283441 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3284826 epoch_slot_no: 1626 block_no: 3283287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2019-10-24 06:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2db3e7cc136ea49aad3c9c157df3b3cd1cc3c494264e293e19aa07659d689affBlock Operator
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