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 3297904 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299289 epoch_slot_no: 16089 block_no: 3297750 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-10-27 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81aaf31d1868d690a1b21d0e985a67c5f70069e29ce19619936d3eb3718607e9Block Operator
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