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 3287765 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3289150 epoch_slot_no: 5950 block_no: 3287611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2019-10-25 06:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff69b36a50b0abb3c51ecef3f00679ccf8aa8b1ca1c68c78146b5c274f072effBlock Operator
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