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 3290631 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3292016 epoch_slot_no: 8816 block_no: 3290477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3259 time: 2019-10-25 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bf6681ac60131968f26f959ed15d25fabaa5a0b302a88a081282124c8908bdcBlock Operator
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