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 3298270 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3299655 epoch_slot_no: 16455 block_no: 3298116 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2383 time: 2019-10-27 17:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e9d0c219886eab675aff3eadd5531f2a9ad3c714d7af3bfca15c0d76e34c86Block Operator
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