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 3297355 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3298740 epoch_slot_no: 15540 block_no: 3297201 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-10-27 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6a013fa938dcf938802fc061a3ec1755af8687a2d541389df8c0655487c34a0Block Operator
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