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 3295152 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3296537 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 3294998 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2019-10-26 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55ea0c8a2d2abad3653c9922177d52740d8a7c29c46a3ba550e4fa08675ddee6Block Operator
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