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 3286522 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3287907 epoch_slot_no: 4707 block_no: 3286368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2019-10-24 23:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33f7fc7eb53507d8054c5b2782ef32a9ef2ceb02bd077da2fd8e404985356d73Block Operator
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