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 3293000 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3294385 epoch_slot_no: 11185 block_no: 3292846 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2019-10-26 11:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83312d989021c1720ef5e5829ed35cee60f89c1fd5134bf247721ba00a42b38aBlock Operator
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