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 3297686 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299071 epoch_slot_no: 15871 block_no: 3297532 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1463 time: 2019-10-27 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x693459db1f3eb7c6c4256086adc8f675547f2163f70c48ef3c9f033f1f2a618aBlock Operator
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