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 3297282 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3298667 epoch_slot_no: 15467 block_no: 3297128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-10-27 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x705a49452e656dbe4f16656ae88d3e440c9feb243192eefe7063bfeacbc67ed7Block Operator
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