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 3297003 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3298388 epoch_slot_no: 15188 block_no: 3296849 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-10-27 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccad13ae7b905fbbcf4b324be134ba94d726e3e5bc301b6b67f9c7084e1a3b10Block Operator
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