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 3297886 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3299271 epoch_slot_no: 16071 block_no: 3297732 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2190 time: 2019-10-27 15:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91efee91e5bb441431c503b750693761d5fac9a7b9efda0366f3109073134062Block Operator
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