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 3299247 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3300632 epoch_slot_no: 17432 block_no: 3299093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2455 time: 2019-10-27 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4c065c3520579b27377f8b0b7a27e211242a5bcb1fd55a087ab86f3eaf1addaBlock Operator
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