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 3296312 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3297697 epoch_slot_no: 14497 block_no: 3296158 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1710 time: 2019-10-27 06:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc492b4bc38a0e599c422edb39481a7768f12e38040192e25be738c7e6ef7ba74Block Operator
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