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 3284202 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3285587 epoch_slot_no: 2387 block_no: 3284048 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2019-10-24 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d49370b70132a321af275f762b6cd45727be949ba91e8aec799ee4d82f58d25Block Operator
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