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 3298191 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299576 epoch_slot_no: 16376 block_no: 3298037 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-10-27 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdd7c343b479a1cf3dfa748765c59633fe7dc9fb11917e93d3316bfef03e3873Block Operator
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