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 3287739 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3289124 epoch_slot_no: 5924 block_no: 3287585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2387 time: 2019-10-25 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ba400d34a564a81a049241cb01e0ecd0df053439b35780740deeca2f0f3f605Block Operator
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