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 3288343 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289728 epoch_slot_no: 6528 block_no: 3288189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-10-25 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5a11347863083c7bfbe9e10c1fecfe36343ba5e146bd3cbb1b0023d515edc61Block Operator
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