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 3290789 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3292174 epoch_slot_no: 8974 block_no: 3290635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-10-25 23:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3294bbda3a0bcc8dcbae3151b2c87deb040ff531f775c0c8b41bc54f225a9f85Block Operator
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