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 3285560 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286945 epoch_slot_no: 3745 block_no: 3285406 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2055 time: 2019-10-24 18:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8043032711514f349f458defd932db8375c65e69a70bac9c1ed7b22d54f4221Block Operator
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