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 3289466 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3290851 epoch_slot_no: 7651 block_no: 3289312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2019-10-25 16:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x134d52169decd6403e72f7dbe4f5c4cd613b6af35b55f94099c299e86754155bBlock Operator
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