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 3297923 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3299308 epoch_slot_no: 16108 block_no: 3297769 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2715 time: 2019-10-27 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfed60ec36f94c4849d52feffd90483025e9bd83fe48bfa60070cf2666f5c9da3Block Operator
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