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 3294759 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3296144 epoch_slot_no: 12944 block_no: 3294605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-10-26 21:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe37480bc9e3aadc0cc49aeab7704faf803e6f5844bced2c33b7fd386cb915561Block Operator
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