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 3286332 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3287717 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3286178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4058 time: 2019-10-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x393ca3eb5d75b0de4091689974461c9c85f72d33a26eb6de47d2a6dfa67a62c9Block Operator
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