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 3290171 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3291556 epoch_slot_no: 8356 block_no: 3290017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4671 time: 2019-10-25 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ce2e4deb03d71975324b2d5728815bc029330cfa1441e9debae706495a46e28Block Operator
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