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 3287987 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289372 epoch_slot_no: 6172 block_no: 3287833 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-10-25 08:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x216c9f6e1078699e11e6b47225a358930e4f9cc9ce580dc22cb138432e557004Block Operator
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