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 3293647 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295032 epoch_slot_no: 11832 block_no: 3293493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2754 time: 2019-10-26 15:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17da4c80532ae9c9823df8111dad4ee0fdd646ae08e19eaf745e60621b6f9a38Block Operator
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