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 3284870 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286255 epoch_slot_no: 3055 block_no: 3284716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2439 time: 2019-10-24 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf89d0f29bf010bad9ef82a8d9a368f40c06a524da8b772759aa9c98b15829e5Block Operator
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