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 3290594 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3291979 epoch_slot_no: 8779 block_no: 3290440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1703 time: 2019-10-25 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5556efe2608b32fc2af4d8d5dc22f081f7cff8a3c57176f47a00f4d2791767bBlock Operator
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