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 3291481 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3292866 epoch_slot_no: 9666 block_no: 3291327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3537 time: 2019-10-26 03:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b20b6c740c835f90030a72ac6cffd3f96d194b3501f94a2a36a5c9b4dc32cbfBlock Operator
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