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 3298392 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3299777 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3298238 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6584 time: 2019-10-27 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff4f1769a288ab3f42252879a26bbd5c38ccadae3cb8acd81f4649925806c5e1Block Operator
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