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 3291315 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3292700 epoch_slot_no: 9500 block_no: 3291161 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-10-26 02:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d406d35751bfde18fada8f153423dfb0a3c20b17574341068d1b8a53c4ad606Block Operator
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