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 3284838 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286223 epoch_slot_no: 3023 block_no: 3284684 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1575 time: 2019-10-24 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1969b292d3dab8cb56d6807d1e32620b588aab62462f909c74b1928c0cb67daBlock Operator
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