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 3287935 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3289320 epoch_slot_no: 6120 block_no: 3287781 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2333 time: 2019-10-25 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f36bf189827a47ba9d1cff499a2a5436a59372be83f21c72044ca0f3cc27cf9Block Operator
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