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 3283960 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3285345 epoch_slot_no: 2145 block_no: 3283806 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1563 time: 2019-10-24 09:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32c8fa86b32e4211b1ee36b49b1d7921ac4bc0a637185e2d2a45ec2082b57c6fBlock Operator
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