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 3294168 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295553 epoch_slot_no: 12353 block_no: 3294014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2019-10-26 18:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64901ad014ea83aa28e7b2d5cca58323f29a927db7efaed309d25a4728262302Block Operator
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