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 3288957 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3290342 epoch_slot_no: 7142 block_no: 3288803 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-10-25 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b015d517f603789508349ddc7bd13b2c0ee12fc2032a19e2e20b63ea4d6b801Block Operator
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