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 3292615 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3294000 epoch_slot_no: 10800 block_no: 3292461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1359 time: 2019-10-26 09:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5889f18725427699c6b391300eab00892296ac4eb112ea1a2744bf43d7dacc8bBlock Operator
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