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 3299097 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3300482 epoch_slot_no: 17282 block_no: 3298943 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2705 time: 2019-10-27 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91a2f4a9a18364f36eb3a6c906800d6a5fa2d069d88f59294e30bc70ab84f0e4Block Operator
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