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 3291191 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3292576 epoch_slot_no: 9376 block_no: 3291037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-10-26 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x041053dea549bda057b4c4a9574eabc92f384d73021486f22dcea8d6395c1a9aBlock Operator
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