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 3298946 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3300331 epoch_slot_no: 17131 block_no: 3298792 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2157 time: 2019-10-27 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb24a8b52e6b80e51c7a023ec9cd1624a6a0d24b2556d2739bb40ab8573177300Block Operator
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