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 3294744 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3296129 epoch_slot_no: 12929 block_no: 3294590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2019-10-26 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa812ba3ade5160e08fa4033ccb947b8d3779a9afd509e2d836029a4971a4572fBlock Operator
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