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 3287083 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3288468 epoch_slot_no: 5268 block_no: 3286929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2019-10-25 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07b22d405f439aa7ec22497cd4556581f828ed7cd653da99fbea0e5d09c331fdBlock Operator
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