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 3288544 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3289929 epoch_slot_no: 6729 block_no: 3288390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2261 time: 2019-10-25 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef1439c4e09f3bc1590b2de6987235f21df5893551dedcb163379faa2cf5fecdBlock Operator
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