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 3284831 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286216 epoch_slot_no: 3016 block_no: 3284677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1345 time: 2019-10-24 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcc6cd1c5080b76114cdf1a74379cf7defdb6b9cb2cd6752aa6735bc8e0f2fd4Block Operator
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