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 3293320 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3294705 epoch_slot_no: 11505 block_no: 3293166 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2178 time: 2019-10-26 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7031f382dad10cdc948a9ee2eea7bc70c357aaecd1310a717f3ec0c2198e7c7cBlock Operator
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