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 3283884 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3285269 epoch_slot_no: 2069 block_no: 3283730 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5299 time: 2019-10-24 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46db61e4f53141d35a456de6e973837e3633a7f87cb308fbc27505051ffb62c1Block Operator
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