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 3284172 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3285557 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3284018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5549 time: 2019-10-24 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0254c3fa217d6c2b8933d3861dd38ab06685e19c1b65689d9114b2b7ecbbf874Block Operator
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