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 3294398 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3295783 epoch_slot_no: 12583 block_no: 3294244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-10-26 19:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f8a2072003d8d5f07d05fcf4e1b8aee4f5f7a7f7d1ec5c19649fbe2b6a4b31Block Operator
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