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 3298254 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299639 epoch_slot_no: 16439 block_no: 3298100 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3126 time: 2019-10-27 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x954502f76b17967ee1b9190e46d7f81db7f5c8abc32e6c34107f4fdf47ce63b3Block Operator
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