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 3298609 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3299994 epoch_slot_no: 16794 block_no: 3298455 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-10-27 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47215448c4f82d9da0bc9038a7e5b34b63c5b5ce83ad5798eb541cd49392b42fBlock Operator
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