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 3288932 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3290317 epoch_slot_no: 7117 block_no: 3288778 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-10-25 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1a1438e3b95bd7ba5e519138ac64a5dbbd2945bbbfb5feb58f677455256e3ffBlock Operator
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