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 3288577 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3289962 epoch_slot_no: 6762 block_no: 3288423 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1639 time: 2019-10-25 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46d513e246beb3817ee140262270b98122a0e7502ed55c813b34247c16c2d71aBlock Operator
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