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 3298207 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3299592 epoch_slot_no: 16392 block_no: 3298053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3223 time: 2019-10-27 16:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x463f8aa65e4af10c56adad5d44d76f69910f7dc372b67321918358c3730958f9Block Operator
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