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 3284661 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286046 epoch_slot_no: 2846 block_no: 3284507 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4110 time: 2019-10-24 13:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa918b46a2c91f38bf989a9daeffdd4b30f6804763a08483eb88f7c0ef5c23feaBlock Operator
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