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 3296803 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3298188 epoch_slot_no: 14988 block_no: 3296649 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-10-27 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76f862fd477e20b9b93081bd4a4c17636ef91f3e0841aa09c0612e96c1a8b1f9Block Operator
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