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 3298331 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299716 epoch_slot_no: 16516 block_no: 3298177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-10-27 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd42d6026a63e189ac2222a2b048d4f16ccab028d55aeb93fbfbbd8b38262c5bfBlock Operator
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