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 3297492 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3298877 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 3297338 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13245 time: 2019-10-27 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa636f1dc66edbb9032f46b87867d968780c622550228f65140ff4e749e803d57Block Operator
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