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 3284833 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3286218 epoch_slot_no: 3018 block_no: 3284679 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2105 time: 2019-10-24 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54be74a191d01306d8643b39d37c7cdb116c2e38918d8ed90d363edc21336151Block Operator
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