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 3290682 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3292067 epoch_slot_no: 8867 block_no: 3290528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2833 time: 2019-10-25 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x382f1fffef1deff66088561711585d166c4137425ba82d64a859d0651cc65f38Block Operator
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