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 3295364 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3296749 epoch_slot_no: 13549 block_no: 3295210 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2019-10-27 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2672937fb9a13e15977f10c9d1d9e29d8d729b6ac5c7164972be730e39c75efBlock Operator
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