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 3298585 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3299970 epoch_slot_no: 16770 block_no: 3298431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2019-10-27 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xded9b8da5d0a7496b1bb6b4466b875ce1b8f99aac67ff6c1effe33b30e937599Block Operator
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