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 3294173 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295558 epoch_slot_no: 12358 block_no: 3294019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2242 time: 2019-10-26 18:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eb94b4169b763dec9a5949617478d572f356c47536b46746341934a34b5c3c2Block Operator
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