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 3287860 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289245 epoch_slot_no: 6045 block_no: 3287706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-10-25 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23b3090685f900349b0fe693b74762b347d7d5813105e455ee4cbe1a7f503b4aBlock Operator
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