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 3298188 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299573 epoch_slot_no: 16373 block_no: 3298034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1504 time: 2019-10-27 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5f592ba71ed086342e0c930267e8eea89c05e68b02a6e8778f4add60727f64fBlock Operator
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