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 3289530 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3290915 epoch_slot_no: 7715 block_no: 3289376 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2019-10-25 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2fd694e2d600e83c09f9b60ef5fe91ac1c70fd92632b51286e58c8d1eec9b0Block Operator
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