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 3298361 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299746 epoch_slot_no: 16546 block_no: 3298207 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3620 time: 2019-10-27 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f80d560f1556b67b6c3de801511181e67b061fa42f3c10b62c669223216e1c6Block Operator
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