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 3288515 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3289900 epoch_slot_no: 6700 block_no: 3288361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2019-10-25 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45bcc98a37290515e9d3c288de8c80f3d1c7a2c26c37698fd991638b4b4a4dfcBlock Operator
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