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 3297672 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3299057 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 3297518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10125 time: 2019-10-27 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ac9846d83a5a8e3cea983e9abbb001111216d19d77f7e13e196e136f77d675bBlock Operator
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