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 3285133 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286518 epoch_slot_no: 3318 block_no: 3284979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1575 time: 2019-10-24 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95532e05c074aad75bacbe262d1e5fa7facafaf37d3ebe885648eeec1a7ced2cBlock Operator
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