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 3284862 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286247 epoch_slot_no: 3047 block_no: 3284708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2216 time: 2019-10-24 14:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2af27e02f8e25a4a4f2c5488d840973b8d80ddb2dbc1886cca4df21f7544b448Block Operator
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