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 3286296 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3287681 epoch_slot_no: 4481 block_no: 3286142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-10-24 22:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbff1f720c44901042708b953763c17f966f715a67cdc4ac493b73be3588fb2beBlock Operator
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