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 3291013 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3292398 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 3290859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3924 time: 2019-10-26 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb99e1cba7d0f7775e06fb6dc99a05b9c7c2771f4cafb0d2c34d86cea18dcb923Block Operator
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