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 3298208 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299593 epoch_slot_no: 16393 block_no: 3298054 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-10-27 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a5c07e58fd9a46ad67d0f6b295ddcd3dd2d82f55184864313eee6e1cc7c2866Block Operator
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