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 3289422 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3290807 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 3289268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7578 time: 2019-10-25 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9a7b5986fa58ed22e1c4356a156beb5f2a208a278ebbf6753dcdf94b8e96920Block Operator
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