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 3299357 Details
Epoch: 152 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3300742 epoch_slot_no: 17542 block_no: 3299203 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-10-27 23:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4304c11f29433d19c84846bba931749a4defd769f0a89254cdae752eeeccc93Block Operator
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