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 3294294 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3295679 epoch_slot_no: 12479 block_no: 3294140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1683 time: 2019-10-26 19:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a75ef96a1dcb81dd33762fa173e97891f850ae34cc8e9f6af3242d9aa70fc28Block Operator
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