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 3292550 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3293935 epoch_slot_no: 10735 block_no: 3292396 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1986 time: 2019-10-26 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37ccec20502cc84ff43f7e526810e94f20b338787a9e0f3e7ca6ca7cf349ddd7Block Operator
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