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 3298184 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3299569 epoch_slot_no: 16369 block_no: 3298030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2427 time: 2019-10-27 16:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd538483953546d6b70a1a14a979c4a76367a115861fa4ffd20a956170f61b9Block Operator
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