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 3298088 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299473 epoch_slot_no: 16273 block_no: 3297934 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2912 time: 2019-10-27 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c9a25c4ce5ae684db3e3e61cbd28f7c6cc1a119ffc2334a65a0d55d9aeb1c3aBlock Operator
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