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 3294085 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295470 epoch_slot_no: 12270 block_no: 3293931 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-10-26 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91e21414830ce08745633af53155f6671f24142c592e2a53a31a43e32b756f6eBlock Operator
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