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 3297938 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299323 epoch_slot_no: 16123 block_no: 3297784 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2403 time: 2019-10-27 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b33ad166d24a3a5bb3edda5632b9c15998212ca931a56dd3ba84c1a5de2827bBlock Operator
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