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 3283701 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3285086 epoch_slot_no: 1886 block_no: 3283547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1669 time: 2019-10-24 08:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe198a9cf38f10ab3ae0e0e7247e6ea10126978023abf47cfee48564a233f1f2fBlock Operator
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