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 3288876 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3290261 epoch_slot_no: 7061 block_no: 3288722 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-10-25 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac8f446b8b10493b9ee73bdc6e7056c66d3af5c95a16bfa8bb9b915588ef1cddBlock Operator
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