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 3295512 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3296897 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3295358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2019-10-27 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81a296e120f6b93a8f5f326dd051d40f66dca53e45675743be5d6a21ddc0f728Block Operator
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