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 3288909 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3290294 epoch_slot_no: 7094 block_no: 3288755 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-10-25 13:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc82f4aba6b4e3e9930c9043d2549da79397edaf45c3f9ee4f5147072f4e99141Block Operator
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