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 3283452 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3284837 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3283298 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3375 time: 2019-10-24 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf144158cfc57e84ba19728aef793ed9177a69c894e88f3118eb51f713b7e544dBlock Operator
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