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 3286627 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3288012 epoch_slot_no: 4812 block_no: 3286473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2022 time: 2019-10-25 00:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5c8cde307655ec1a79d4b5ca6b9b6134da3297914cc40462f8878c6c5ae9c5bBlock Operator
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