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 3290472 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3291857 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 3290318 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9833 time: 2019-10-25 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfae9f4e1eb35e796618552147b8cd1a58271b2024727172238c1791b4bc9c5caBlock Operator
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