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 3283764 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3285149 epoch_slot_no: 1949 block_no: 3283610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2019-10-24 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56290f278e166c31f902845eb1357cd2899064971786c9a2330f6a1b465f51e2Block Operator
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