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 3298009 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299394 epoch_slot_no: 16194 block_no: 3297855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-10-27 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528264b38fbcd84e426449929c841a7a6f46ec0e93d4e993ee2a4500c3764325Block Operator
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