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 3284696 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286081 epoch_slot_no: 2881 block_no: 3284542 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-24 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6035d566da09c8802cf21f57aeff2ac5b3d4f89d90d046305898e5acdb1d1e4Block Operator
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