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 3284005 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3285390 epoch_slot_no: 2190 block_no: 3283851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3110 time: 2019-10-24 09:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdd40a5caa1e37196a20c8e87392b2f825100bfc542f95d3ac52f01056d4c7b6Block Operator
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