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 3293481 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3294866 epoch_slot_no: 11666 block_no: 3293327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2171 time: 2019-10-26 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x593800b07f7dd2f3ffd29015a6e391151a74b5ed61d6a72eb8936cb01da0dea3Block Operator
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