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 3283549 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3284934 epoch_slot_no: 1734 block_no: 3283395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-10-24 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddb613df3bdc0520e75bf9452b49d5fc53adc1ac5e9674c5d7326e366d6d5137Block Operator
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