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 3283975 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3285360 epoch_slot_no: 2160 block_no: 3283821 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2019-10-24 09:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb028e0fb7d2a9e3fde43f118c3b85d8a8b2a375edfa50b66b5001e1f0c425c00Block Operator
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