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 3293104 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3294489 epoch_slot_no: 11289 block_no: 3292950 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-26 12:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf20c8bda7492b484836d91ad5105f7f4f2169780e5815c4f562d3c505ecbae8bBlock Operator
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