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 3287592 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3288977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3287438 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3111 time: 2019-10-25 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18815778ed89590e708e26748c744051c10daa1e3fec0f8d3375c689f7a8a9d4Block Operator
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