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 3297852 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3299237 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3297698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12201 time: 2019-10-27 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3b26828eba22dd22b0b02a608caabba6dda1fbf3f6d1f7d9726b6044be57fd3Block Operator
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