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 3289317 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3290702 epoch_slot_no: 7502 block_no: 3289163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-10-25 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7c284ef838e46b6f4872acdc939028f2306187fd1fe30994f6c6cd205175514Block Operator
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