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 3284152 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3285537 epoch_slot_no: 2337 block_no: 3283998 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1563 time: 2019-10-24 10:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ba47febc94c61b9c026be00d7af4a1ad39e01de99768971e84a103ca667939aBlock Operator
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