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 3286902 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3288287 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 3286748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2067 time: 2019-10-25 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b01f84f42eaa0a2b16277b6c362dee5fd50016d2c4b4e4b8d579f4b614d6697Block Operator
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