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 3286235 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3287620 epoch_slot_no: 4420 block_no: 3286081 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-10-24 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79971c0a85b6e5af4afc48f5e4542766e3039b0a0c1ced4db896c03f48f469e6Block Operator
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