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 3285801 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3287186 epoch_slot_no: 3986 block_no: 3285647 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2367 time: 2019-10-24 19:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90750c3dcad662ea483b6422d198756b7ded933548936543d348a69e985d8235Block Operator
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