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 3297132 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3298517 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 3296978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7103 time: 2019-10-27 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50cb13add34f0da6fe1142eb6cae5de4afa40b7f3001fd1a8f5e8f5eb43e79e1Block Operator
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