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 3284892 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3286277 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 3284738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6813 time: 2019-10-24 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42f478eeafdcbc3ee87e6b69e89647116940264665bc323ba6eb4c5c86360f59Block Operator
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