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 3285102 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3286487 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 3284948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2640 time: 2019-10-24 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d21adca953f0547aa0b70afbfd12b7676d2eebef197f78e1d38bb292c60f3d8Block Operator
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