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 3284621 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286006 epoch_slot_no: 2806 block_no: 3284467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2088 time: 2019-10-24 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x610ba028c24cd81d732b95a0a586324c1c197b7f0fc3e7e4a4e37e2dcdb9808aBlock Operator
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