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 3298740 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3300125 epoch_slot_no: 16925 block_no: 3298586 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1990 time: 2019-10-27 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3d8b0b4f04896c9c726c2cca5dc0cd184ab48e3b646903fff7f094ca3e94390Block Operator
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