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 3285440 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3286825 epoch_slot_no: 3625 block_no: 3285286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1969 time: 2019-10-24 17:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74ef4355f4fb649b72393b4711b4b3c6fdbac38a6524c0b8e38db30c337219a4Block Operator
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