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 3289752 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3291137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3289598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13839 time: 2019-10-25 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd71215acef5a65aab7cb5f7f4970a1ded8c2e2b60cdafac90e7eb25af7694c8Block Operator
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