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 3289434 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3290819 epoch_slot_no: 7619 block_no: 3289280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2925 time: 2019-10-25 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x326bea82fe8e3762d9e504c62f4d9d8b1720c3d2b8e3b55b7fd0422390d22debBlock Operator
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