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 3288276 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289661 epoch_slot_no: 6461 block_no: 3288122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1816 time: 2019-10-25 09:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7d787732139eb649dc84697c6b45f52dd178209cb72ef55d3404f22c65ea708Block Operator
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