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 3295377 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3296762 epoch_slot_no: 13562 block_no: 3295223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2019-10-27 01:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf234df10ed0435d12a3c546927c8516bcc3dc3054fcca81a78ab9a504b0ebb90Block Operator
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