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 3284546 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3285931 epoch_slot_no: 2731 block_no: 3284392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2019-10-24 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb171c0e9931b51511b05dcceb06cc21f1c8f8a33ede32ac4af052a79f30de1b2Block Operator
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