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 3290996 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3292381 epoch_slot_no: 9181 block_no: 3290842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2472 time: 2019-10-26 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdafe6d72b740a3b5d27acde73c294ba1a4e3b9fd0a9551108d4226348990b275Block Operator
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