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 3286418 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3287803 epoch_slot_no: 4603 block_no: 3286264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-10-24 23:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2612d4c35d12e3fdfd156f32f7d0ab11cf03f53813f83d3b5478f34f64bebf40Block Operator
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