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 3298766 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3300151 epoch_slot_no: 16951 block_no: 3298612 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2304 time: 2019-10-27 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa539a3d5759e9ed720388db28c554731d67e6b50c99d029cb73cfb6ecf00bc95Block Operator
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