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 3292302 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3293687 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 3292148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2472 time: 2019-10-26 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x705cca7fb94de8da4837ba173576a055f109dad6ad1106539db91d0bd6f3d573Block Operator
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