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 3295773 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3297158 epoch_slot_no: 13958 block_no: 3295619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2019-10-27 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e10878f4ff8763967b0b4ed9c9c715da5bc8993eb54a98ab21f9b47bd28f6bdBlock Operator
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