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 3285090 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286475 epoch_slot_no: 3275 block_no: 3284936 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1308 time: 2019-10-24 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24c66a0f25643544f71938c16f2d4025f9f45313ad3bc8d8582536ddb1c5f28aBlock Operator
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