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 3284324 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3285709 epoch_slot_no: 2509 block_no: 3284170 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2019-10-24 11:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53f2a1027b3d6ada6c9c5a72456708a00710e600c4502638d7dc3d3899cf4a54Block Operator
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