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 3298736 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3300121 epoch_slot_no: 16921 block_no: 3298582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1976 time: 2019-10-27 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcce4ddc3e11a7204a9568072dbb94b1a5bd9f9916abe0f2c555cb54c96a8d8b6Block Operator
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