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 3297272 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3298657 epoch_slot_no: 15457 block_no: 3297118 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2395 time: 2019-10-27 11:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00586e82179a40f326802f7435a083c84f3ddd2c24f7d160f67d6c05ad6df97eBlock Operator
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