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 3289712 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3291097 epoch_slot_no: 7897 block_no: 3289558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2436 time: 2019-10-25 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef98cc618b8fb399df60d0dafab2d86d3186bc62b8e7d08106d5682c3c0c22f1Block Operator
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