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 3295807 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3297192 epoch_slot_no: 13992 block_no: 3295653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2019-10-27 03:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62d6ebdd59633c6bc911f21fda3a07c712de060aa4324e234e40b998ee687db6Block Operator
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