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 3297564 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3298949 epoch_slot_no: 15749 block_no: 3297410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2019-10-27 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81c308bd5fe643ab724631a390974f03c9d88dd2d6015df648f58b26f8d16970Block Operator
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