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 3284828 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286213 epoch_slot_no: 3013 block_no: 3284674 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1300 time: 2019-10-24 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x210bb00566520604add529bf852bb2b40623faac99f0b73645ff3db492a8d715Block Operator
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