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 3297423 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3298808 epoch_slot_no: 15608 block_no: 3297269 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1681 time: 2019-10-27 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd7d17b018fd61dcf5d33cb499d711f23b9186561f5336100a6cc63db7d38220Block Operator
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