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 3291042 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3292427 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 3290888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5006 time: 2019-10-26 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4cdf3fd2ff62c99b7eb2dee43460141bec63b6d45b66584280500227021fdd0Block Operator
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