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 3296638 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3298023 epoch_slot_no: 14823 block_no: 3296484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-10-27 08:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52f2142ef4b4df0ca3d48f60026ecb5a4790065884b9ecad065243159b02036dBlock Operator
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