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 3287654 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3289039 epoch_slot_no: 5839 block_no: 3287500 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2019-10-25 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85b8f814b213fbf241c4c71a5f25ad28bd98c84cf30aed39b2dcedc3a437abfeBlock Operator
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