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 3287977 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289362 epoch_slot_no: 6162 block_no: 3287823 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-10-25 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba35882ddf6d8f50988a1ff75ce4fc4a0f4c8852631aec2497ed32e5a3e269b1Block Operator
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