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 3287082 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3288467 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 3286928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2662 time: 2019-10-25 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x275691ae3cd1bef4e5688f314a153ed47299025f6bac184d369c4fdb3af4ceb3Block Operator
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