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 3292773 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3294158 epoch_slot_no: 10958 block_no: 3292619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2251 time: 2019-10-26 10:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec2ca9b98f32dae2b2f2a7b8a97e59d5f87b69d6737489fc861dca132054d8b8Block Operator
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