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 3286867 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3288252 epoch_slot_no: 5052 block_no: 3286713 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1677 time: 2019-10-25 01:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ab2932ad7b9421f8fc4a7b01589722d49f1a3efc9d15fd16fd64e4f00d6aca0Block Operator
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