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 3284864 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286249 epoch_slot_no: 3049 block_no: 3284710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1930 time: 2019-10-24 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa48b2e71fdaf773aa594fe454cac6e598b3d6cd55853edf00076160c7389360fBlock Operator
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