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 3294022 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295407 epoch_slot_no: 12207 block_no: 3293868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-10-26 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9321cd6e5e28ad64ab4ad95f96d3f1db6dbba4d397a27af3368cae69745478a8Block Operator
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