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 3291970 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3293355 epoch_slot_no: 10155 block_no: 3291816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-10-26 06:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c386d63ea6c6f299f50e5f5d4c511b770c1f9676cd8af7a4e67dd6ea8ca68e4Block Operator
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