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 3288552 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3289937 epoch_slot_no: 6737 block_no: 3288398 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1644 time: 2019-10-25 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bc7cffc91da0c164873d0fddb9d29c29b3858a0e36660b2a8b678372b3879efBlock Operator
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