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 3291126 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3292511 epoch_slot_no: 9311 block_no: 3290972 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-10-26 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e7aa23dcaf1e89e1f61e5993ff826eff9acf902a2ab885e3e5ddce7ed84597dBlock Operator
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