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 3289431 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3290816 epoch_slot_no: 7616 block_no: 3289277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1865 time: 2019-10-25 16:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a223376f9017001c55b1da7a1f06b50aa7253381db54905c7c9e1c488777d20Block Operator
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