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 3293458 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3294843 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 3293304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-10-26 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a68340d1e698d25e18d41f90e6b8173c4b1c7e053cb275c20290aaba3494e7bBlock Operator
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