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 3285665 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3287050 epoch_slot_no: 3850 block_no: 3285511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1875 time: 2019-10-24 19:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41adf6b6db7637563e24c10fbd775f6b3ec153cd9718d28df631be5272da7270Block Operator
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