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 3299322 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3300707 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 3299168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2019-10-27 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdce226587e0b72ebf5e8205c8b61f9b9df2dced7ecf1daaba517f5d02acf39bcBlock Operator
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