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 3288351 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289736 epoch_slot_no: 6536 block_no: 3288197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1274 time: 2019-10-25 10:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8c09f5d3944d3ae0af8e905a48bd33c0954c7a54ebd5ee421a8306652a7d136Block Operator
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