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 3287979 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289364 epoch_slot_no: 6164 block_no: 3287825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-10-25 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c368499731116080f7f64cc798b6f3d5fe95f3633fcfb521b5d9282dc5130e4Block Operator
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