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 3297807 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3299192 epoch_slot_no: 15992 block_no: 3297653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2009 time: 2019-10-27 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x009b68bcec859af12d3d8e86a498b6cc76c62687114f58b2aa5eb5a097818ce9Block Operator
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