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 3290652 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3292037 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3290498 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5180 time: 2019-10-25 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x135ca4485772573f66eee0f2acda0d83b8a64ed0ccf0b1d4fa17704d56bb74a4Block Operator
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