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 3283596 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3284981 epoch_slot_no: 1781 block_no: 3283442 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1850 time: 2019-10-24 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd753909842b99bae811eb74f9836fce6b7c5c448fef892f073e11f139604ba43Block Operator
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