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 3295755 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3297140 epoch_slot_no: 13940 block_no: 3295601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2019-10-27 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5454fb9cdc61a7c1a460f2ce1cacb1581dc4cd0a0248bd8aba69e7af28818c7dBlock Operator
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