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 3290140 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3291525 epoch_slot_no: 8325 block_no: 3289986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2019-10-25 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb67d01a9e1e91f353b024d6a15125d76452c8739229e4968005f2d4e7f384bdBlock Operator
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