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 3297739 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299124 epoch_slot_no: 15924 block_no: 3297585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-10-27 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09ff706b92ddd6bc76914ca4841a936a399721ed46001b65899b64501f884bedBlock Operator
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