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 3298525 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299910 epoch_slot_no: 16710 block_no: 3298371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1672 time: 2019-10-27 18:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe929170b6e34c660ff6226e7e4a652da70ff18b2c8f8f0272951a09c63c9fb9aBlock Operator
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