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 3284786 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286171 epoch_slot_no: 2971 block_no: 3284632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-10-24 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d111fd50015f7949ba7e39018dc8a3f206c24ad1ff9222dc221d9e0788e0450Block Operator
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