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 3284711 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286096 epoch_slot_no: 2896 block_no: 3284557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-10-24 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4373cf6b8b8069af4a67cd17ced057e1b4c88c1d9cbf494f61c93780de772bfBlock Operator
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