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 3298781 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3300166 epoch_slot_no: 16966 block_no: 3298627 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3495 time: 2019-10-27 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad4668c3a12b21a49552b8786a1d5c1d9da31165d489e310bd81dc06157410e4Block Operator
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