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 3286646 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3288031 epoch_slot_no: 4831 block_no: 3286492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-10-25 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0d5858b75352e708d6a3c5c6b437c426064d42e0af498be7313df40ce7f462dBlock Operator
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