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 3298136 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3299521 epoch_slot_no: 16321 block_no: 3297982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1870 time: 2019-10-27 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06e98734d7e556c111a6ddb5db1b954fff5c262fe59a8d795e9f1c8c955e8456Block Operator
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