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 3297064 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3298449 epoch_slot_no: 15249 block_no: 3296910 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-10-27 10:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3af5b266dfd298d529b42f180f3d3ceec5fccc4ab80a6de6178add9e53287ba5Block Operator
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