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 3298109 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299494 epoch_slot_no: 16294 block_no: 3297955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2585 time: 2019-10-27 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4ee6def718dd7d29008643881b48aabb5e4337ce32d0cf7c38f1a079c42ea39Block Operator
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