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 3297590 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3298975 epoch_slot_no: 15775 block_no: 3297436 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1590 time: 2019-10-27 13:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x295be36092feb3e05eddd8e5ad560b304c61080d116ec07e203c0290a579f251Block Operator
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