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 3297451 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3298836 epoch_slot_no: 15636 block_no: 3297297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1854 time: 2019-10-27 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52f297ebb6c55f907a30a03d578b1f24808c0fcd865fbf9f186639079d8a613aBlock Operator
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