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 3284728 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286113 epoch_slot_no: 2913 block_no: 3284574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2019-10-24 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa864c8b64d6ce780831acf4c458fc559d64eb4745c3d3736c94247e7c1c72fa3Block Operator
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