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 3291572 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3292957 epoch_slot_no: 9757 block_no: 3291418 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2431 time: 2019-10-26 03:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a6a41c2acabd269b50236eb6856d167ca448f985299e1f1f4935138bbe5c0ebBlock Operator
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