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 3290322 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3291707 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 3290168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4318 time: 2019-10-25 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b24c93c9751093fad39d98589716f160c56668e3a9e8ff64e47d703eca3debBlock Operator
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