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 3292323 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3293708 epoch_slot_no: 10508 block_no: 3292169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1982 time: 2019-10-26 08:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc12f1538a7c7ca033a5ca48890e94b666aa1b839ca1c65b7679622f17e3167ceBlock Operator
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