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 3294959 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3296344 epoch_slot_no: 13144 block_no: 3294805 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2019-10-26 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb54cdb84abed4dcfe71170db2526d17c5729358d8e610f44e1f38e1a6cf39c5eBlock Operator
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