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 3293832 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295217 epoch_slot_no: 12017 block_no: 3293678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2019-10-26 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9a92d3d279b1e24e7b9eace2e9cf85ec6c8b42f1713218b4ca64890adc09579Block Operator
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