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 3284733 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286118 epoch_slot_no: 2918 block_no: 3284579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-10-24 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb77107689bc274b8490d9964b4d32443b6689fafd95b592e7fb8fa0b06e3867bBlock Operator
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