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 3284742 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3286127 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 3284588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2107 time: 2019-10-24 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dcb7d092c8348d2d2a873c87a2791f6363f8b73e9016a13af8adeb9d273c4feBlock Operator
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