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 3285581 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3286966 epoch_slot_no: 3766 block_no: 3285427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1576 time: 2019-10-24 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6afd5c6597ee50ea57513781206cd7d01209f39e5cb7ffc47f446e5601cbc1aBlock Operator
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