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 3287348 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3288733 epoch_slot_no: 5533 block_no: 3287194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2019-10-25 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x071651c80accf26f9e7aa260b3a6b7f53faf0937c1f2a2d1129b1fb009ad7a7fBlock Operator
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