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 3284638 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286023 epoch_slot_no: 2823 block_no: 3284484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1395 time: 2019-10-24 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1992797b8916a9b99f24278dbdd527f6928e07582f540911ea51dbd04e6ce636Block Operator
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