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 3293875 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295260 epoch_slot_no: 12060 block_no: 3293721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-10-26 16:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0f1ef62abf0fa4b0cfd817a3db36d908534df197b77e3b6935d5694406436c0Block Operator
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