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 3287897 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289282 epoch_slot_no: 6082 block_no: 3287743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-10-25 07:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x524a411c3eb8be061f71c3abde9652d688cbfc8e01d4428405647201fd6e8e02Block Operator
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