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 3294444 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3295829 epoch_slot_no: 12629 block_no: 3294290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1596 time: 2019-10-26 19:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb01e9bcac1999e097c8b4b633083123c971bb225ec8f5282f2a4674f2c079365Block Operator
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