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 3293352 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3294737 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3293198 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4598 time: 2019-10-26 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x899bdcf1d761466550ef8d77b465ecb6b45afd9275f30396b22b013f8a05c268Block Operator
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