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 3298032 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3299417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3297878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5256 time: 2019-10-27 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555725e64eed9aa4ff7a5615ba934496a3b23edee7bcd3679e6ac83e5bfa5a41Block Operator
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