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 3296526 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3297911 epoch_slot_no: 14711 block_no: 3296372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-10-27 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d6f905ae41a0ef7e74368af32c72e36c325a03f224f8f3c2cccdaa84e767330Block Operator
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