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 3284672 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286057 epoch_slot_no: 2857 block_no: 3284518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-24 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b8588f561d1f64e17f6b3a4fd8912398056b8cdf2ffa862aa6a8d8b19ed5d0fBlock Operator
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