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 3291992 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3293377 epoch_slot_no: 10177 block_no: 3291838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3515 time: 2019-10-26 06:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd8114ecdc6f8bd8d92d8424da458bc79f9aa9d0fdc85e49529aa1eaaf2e2f91Block Operator
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